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ZINC UNDECYLENATE

Zinc diundec-10-enoate

ZINC UNDECYLENATE is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 557-08-4

CAS 557-08-4PubChem CID 11179

Zinc Undecylenate

Zinc undecylenate is a medium-chain fatty acid. — ChEBI

IUPAC name: zinc bis(undec-10-enoate)

Molecular formula: C22H38O4Zn
Molecular weight: 431.9 g/mol
Exact mass: 430.206151 Da
Topological polar surface area: 80.3 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 4
Covalent units: 3
Defined stereocentres: 0

Also known as

Zinc undecenoate388VZ25DURUNDECYLENATE ZINCNSC-402438ZINC UNDECENOATE (MART.)ZINC UNDECENOATE [MART.]ZINC UNDECYLENATE (EP MONOGRAPH)ZINC UNDECYLENATE [EP MONOGRAPH]

16 more reported names

ZINC UNDECYLENATE (USP MONOGRAPH)ZINC UNDECYLENATE [USP MONOGRAPH]Puriya Antifungal BalmRefChem:56240209-155-0zinc;undec-10-enoateMycoseptinZinc diundec-10-enoate10-Undecenoic acid zinc saltZinc 10-undecenoateTineafax10-Undecenoic acid, zinc salt10-Undecenoic Acid ZincUndesine10-Undecenoic acid, zinc (2+) salt10-Undecenoic acid (zinc salt)

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External database identifiers

ChEBI:CHEBI:32313
EPA DTXSID:DTXSID90890497

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for ZINC UNDECYLENATE

INCI name

ZINC UNDECYLENATE

INN name

zinc undecylenate

Ph. Eur. name

zinci undecylenas

Description

Zinc diundec-10-enoate

Record provenance

Inventory reference: 38980
Imported identity: ZINC UNDECYLENATE
Source update: 15/10/2010

European Commission CosIng source notes

Annex records for ZINC UNDECYLENATE

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Key data

CAS

30773-48-9 / 557-08-4

- / 209-155-0

Restriction

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Function

ANTICAKING: Preventing agglomeration of particulate solids into lumps or hard masses (cohesive cake), thus allowing free flow of particles.
ANTIMICROBIAL: Preventing and/or slowing down microbial growth.
OPACIFYING: Reducing transparency or translucency of cosmetics.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

#30358 · ZINC UNDECYLENATE

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

ZINC PENTADECENE TRICARBOXYLATEANTICAKING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

ZINC RICINOLEATEANTICAKING, DEODORANT, OPACIFYING

ZINC ROSINATEANTICAKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

ZINC STEARATEANTICAKING, COLORANT, SLIP MODIFIER, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Additional official and scientific sources

11 external databases to check this identity in

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicals PubChem PUG REST EU Safety Gate cosmetic product alerts ECHA CHEM US EPA CompTox Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessments FDA Global Substance Registration System ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards Japan NITE-CHRIP NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards OECD eChemPortal

How ZINC UNDECYLENATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists ZINC UNDECYLENATE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

ZINC UNDECYLENATE is also tagged with 3 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

ZINC UNDECYLENATE is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

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CAS 30773-48-9 / 557-08-4 may appear across multiple EU annex records. Viewing the CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, which is useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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Source note for ZINC UNDECYLENATE

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for ZINC UNDECYLENATE from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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