Undecanoic acid

Undecanoic acid (Undecanoate) is a monocarboxylic acid with antifungal property. Undecanoic acid inhibits the production of exocellular keratinase, lipase and the biosynthesis of several phospholipids in T. rubrum[1][2].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[112-37-8]

Product Name Alternative

Undecanoate; Hendecanoic acid

UNSPSC

12352211

Hazard Statement

H302, H315, H319, H335

Target

Bacterial; Endogenous Metabolite; Fungal

Type

Natural Products

Related Pathways

Anti-infection; Metabolic Enzyme/Protease

Applications

COVID-19-immunoregulation

Field of Research

Infection

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/undecanoic-acid.html

Concentration

10mM

Purity

99.99

Solubility

DMSO : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic)

Smiles

O=C(CCCCCCCCCC)O

Molecular Formula

C11H22O2

Molecular Weight

186.29

Precautions

H302, H315, H319, H335

References & Citations

[1]Das SK, et al. Effect of undecanoic acid on phospholipid metabolism in Trichophyton rubrum. Sabouraudia. 1982 Dec;20 (4) :267-72.|[2]Das SK, et al. Effect of undecanoic acid on the production of exocellular lipolytic and keratinolytic enzymes by undecanoic acid-sensitive and -resistant strains of Trichophyton rubrum. Sabouraudia. 1982 Sep;20 (3) :179-84.|[3]Sathiyaseelan A, et al. Enhancing antifungal and biocompatible efficacy of undecanoic acid through incorporation with chitosan-based nanoemulsion. Int J Biol Macromol. 2024 May;267 (Pt 1) :131328.