Undecylenic acid (CED0010107)

Undecylenic acid (C11H20O2) is an exogenous organic compound with an average molecular weight of 184.28 g/mol. It exists as a liquid at room temperature. Undecylenic acid belongs to the fatty acids and conjugates, a subclass of fatty acyls within the organic compounds. In industrial applications, the compound serves as a surfactant, preservative, emulsifier, cleaning agent, fragrance, and a flavouring and nutrient. It is found in 24 recorded sources, including household cleaning and consumer products such as bleaching agents, ash trays, cigar cigarettes, non electric simulated smoking devices, and other smoking requisites. It is also present in electrical and electronic equipment, including electrodes, discharge lamps, coils, conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materials, and electrically stimulated smoking devices. Within the realm of food, food processing and cookware, it is associated with the preparation of malt, fermentation processes for beer, processing meats, and food preservation. Additionally, it is used in healthcare, pharmaceuticals and veterinary products as an antifungal for dermatological use. Recorded exposure routes for undecylenic acid include topical, cutaneous, and vaginal administration. The compound has two recorded protein targets: the calpain-1 catalytic subunit (CAPN1) and an unknown target of nuclear receptor subfamily 1 group I member 2 (NR1I2).