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Undecylenic Acid

Arkema

Description :
Undecylenic Acid is a terminal double bond linear chain fatty acid, 100% of vegetal origin, processed from castor oil.

The properties of undecylenic acid make it an interesting molecule which can be used as a chemical intermediate in:
- fragrances and flavors industry
- cosmetics
- polymers and modified silicones

This product is not intended in drug use. For Industrial use only.

Product family :
Intermediate products > Chemical intermediates

Sectors/Markets :


Bio-based content
Castor oil
100%

Environmental gain
This product has the following Green chemistry indicators:
- Real Experimental Atom Economy [percentage yield * (theoretical yield/mass of all reactants)*100] = 80%
- E-factor (mass of waste/mass of finished products) = 0.25

Geographical target markets, Manufacturing place, Place of supply in plant biomass, Standards - Labels, Physical data, Classification list (CAS-REACH)
Last update 15/05/2014
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