Undecylenic Acid Market Analysis

Application (Cosmetic Biocide, Fragrance Ingredient, Antifungal Agent, Preservative and Surfactant)

The fragrance ingredient segment in the undecylenic acid market is estimated to gain a robust revenue share of 40% in the coming years owing to the growing demand for perfumes and mists. The fragrance and perfume market is expected to increase significantly owing to the growing demand for high-end fragrances and perfumes among consumers as a result of rising disposable income, leading to the rise of both online and offline distribution channels. Moreover, there is a growing global market for scents and perfumes owing to shifting consumer preferences and interests, the expanding popularity of personal grooming, the rising desire for expensive and exotic perfumes, growing consumer demand motivated by concerns about health and the environment, for fragrances manufactured with natural and organic ingredients.

Undecylenic acid is utilized as a synthetic intermediate to create aromatic compounds, and owing to its bacteriostatic qualities, it is used in cosmetics as salt. Undecylenic acid is a flavoring ingredient that is reduced to undecylenate aldehyde, which is valuable in perfumery. Moreover, another name for undecylenic acid is 10-undecenoic acid which demonstrates antibacterial activity against a variety of pathogenic fungi and also functions as a musk in fragrances.

In addition, undecylenic acid is an organic compound with the chemical formula C4H20O2 which is utilized as a surfactant, emulsifying agent, antiseborrheic agent, masking agent, and cleaning agent, and is applied topically as a zinc salt in a variety of creams to treat ringworm, dermatitis, fungal infections, and other cutaneous ailments.

Form (Liquid, Solution, Cream, Powder, Spray and Ointment)

The liquid segment in the undecylenic acid market is set to garner a notable share shortly. An antifungal drug made of unsaturated fatty acids, undecylenic acid comes in liquid, powder, and ointment form out of which liquids have a fixed volume, they can change shape over time owing to their low viscosity. In addition, over-the-counter (OTC) medications containing derivatives of undecylenic acid are accessible without a prescription and are used to treat superficial cutaneous fungal infections.

Our in-depth analysis of the global undecylenic acid market includes the following segments: