Undecylenate sodium

Undecylenate sodium is an organic compound belonging to the carboxylate class, produced by the reaction of undecylenic acid with sodium hydroxide. Undecylenate sodium is widely used in the cosmetics and personal care industries; it can be added to products such as creams, lotions, and shampoos as an antifungal ingredient, and it can also serve as a preservative in various formulation systems.