INCI name

METHYL UNDECYLENATE

Methyl undecylenate

The methyl ester of undecylenic acid, used as a deodorant and perfuming ingredient.

What it is

Methyl undecylenate is methyl 10-undecenoate, the methyl ester of undecylenic acid, an unsaturated C11 fatty acid. CosIng lists it as a deodorant and perfuming ingredient.

Where it is used

Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of scented products.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

Functions

Deodorant
Reducing and/or eluminating unpleasant odour. Contributing against the formation of malodour on body surfaces.
Perfuming
Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (1)

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