undecylenic acid
noun
un·dec·y·le·nic acid
ˌən-ˌde-sə-ˈle-nik-
-ˈlē-
: a fatty acid C11H20O2 found in perspiration, obtained commercially from castor oil, and used especially in the treatment of fungal infections (such as ringworm) of the skin
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“Undecylenic acid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undecylenic%20acid. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.
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