(Antifungal / Astringent Agent)
by Muby Chem
Muby Chem operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility producing Zinc undecylenate, known for its exceptional purity and efficacy. This compound is particularly valuable in the pharmaceutical industry.
Our advanced technology ensures the production of Zinc undecylenate with exceptional purity and quality, making it an ideal choice for use in the pharmaceutical industry.
Applications: MOLZINC® UND is used in the pharmaceutical industry as a topical antifungal and astringent agent for superficial fungal skin infections. It is commonly formulated as dusting powders, antifungal powders, creams, ointments, lotions and topical suspensions. It is used in the management of athlete’s foot, ringworm and jock itch by inhibiting fungal growth on the skin. Its astringent and moisture-absorbing properties help keep the affected area dry and reduce conditions favorable for fungal growth.
| # | PROPERTY | TYPICAL VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CAS No | 557-08-4 |
| 2 | Molecular Formula | C22H38O4Zn |
| 3 | Molecular Weight | 431.9 g/mol |
| # | TEST | SPECIFICATION - BP |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appearance | It occurs as white or almost white, fine powder. |
| 2 | Solubility | It is practically insoluble in water and in ethanol (96%). |
| 3 | Melting Point | Between 116 °C to 121 °C. |
| 4 | Identification Test (A) Test (B) Test (C) |
(A) The residue, after recrystallisation twice from ethanol (70%) and drying in vacuo for 3 h, melts at 66 °C to 68 °C. (B) The colour of the potassium permanganate solution is discharged. (C) It gives the reaction of zinc. |
| 5 | Alkalinity | No reddish colour appears. |
| 6 | Alkali and alkaline-earth metals | Not more than 2.0%. |
| 7 | Sulfates | Not more than 500 ppm. |
| 8 | Loss on drying | Not more than 1.5%. |
| 9 | Degree of unsaturation | Titrate with 0.0167 M bromide-bromate until the colour changes from blue to yellow. |
| 10 | Assay | Not less than 98.0% and not more than 102.0% (dried substance). |
MOLZINC® UND is packed in HDPE bag or HDPE drum with double PE liners inside having bar-coded label and tamper-evident seal.
The shelf life is 3 years. Preserve in well-closed containers.
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