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Definition of Undecylenic acid
1. Noun. An acid that is a component of perspiration.
Generic synonyms: Acid
Definition of Undecylenic acid
1. Noun. (fatty acid pharmaceutical drug) An organic unsaturated fatty acid derived from natural castor oil (ricinoleic acid). It has fungicidal properties and is used in the treatment of skin disorders, nail fungus etc. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Undecylenic acid
1. CH2CH(CH2)8COOH;an acid present in small amounts in sweat; used with its zinc salt in ointments, or as a powder in the treatment of fungus diseases of the skin, psoriasis, and certain other cutaneous affections. Synonym: undecenoic acid. (05 Mar 2000)
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