Calcium Undecylenate USP
Abstract
Calcium Undecylenate is also known as Undecylenic Acid Calcium Salt. It is derived by the vacuum distillation of castor bean oil.
Use/Application
Calcium undecylenate is used for its anti-fungal properties. It is a very economical anti-fungal agent and is used as an active ingredient in many topical over the counter anti-fungal preparations, both powders and ointments.
Identity
Chemical Name: Calcium Undecylenate
Mol. Formula: C22H38O4Ca
Mol. Weight: 406.61 mg/mol
CAS No: 1322-14-1
General Specifications
| Test | Specification…USP |
| Characters | Fine, white powder, having a characteristic odor. |
| Identification
Test (A) Test (B) |
(a) Responds to the test for calcium. (b) Specified test. the crystals so obtained melt between 660 and 67.50 |
| Solubility | Practically insoluble in water, in ether, in chloroform, in acetone, and in cold alcohol, slightly soluble in hot alcohol |
| Loss on drying | Between 2.0% and 5.7% |
| Particle size | Specified test. not less than 99.0% of it passes through a No. 100 sieve |
| Free undecylenic acid | Not more than 0.1% |
| Organic volatile impurities | Meets the requirements |
| Residual solvents | Meets the requirements |
| Assay | Not less than 98.0% and not more than 102.0% |
Shelf life, Storage and Packing
It should be stored in a segregated area in a cool and ventilated place away from combustible materials. Keep in a tightly closed container, sealed until ready for use. It is packed in 25kg or 50kg HDPE bags or drums as required.
Other
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We observe WHO Good manufacturing practice and Good laboratory practice.
