Skip to content

Tag: Fatty acid

Explore our medication guides and pharmacology articles within this category.

What is undecylenic acid? A Look at this Antifungal Fatty Acid

5 min read
First isolated in 1877 from castor oil, undecylenic acid is an unsaturated fatty acid widely used as a topical antifungal medication for various skin infections. This compound is also naturally present in human sweat, where it contributes to the body's natural defense against microorganisms.