Ximenynic acid

Ximenynic acid

Names
Preferred IUPAC name (11E)-Octadec-11-en-9-ynoic acid
Other names Santalbic acid
Identifiers
CAS Number	557-58-4
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChemSpider	83781
ECHA InfoCard	100.008.346
EC Number	209-179-1
PubChem CID	5312688
UNII	IA0Z48P13W
InChI InChI=1S/C18H30O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18(19)20/h7-8H,2-6,11-17H2,1H3,(H,19,20)/b8-7+ Key: VENIIVIRETXKSV-BQYQJAHWSA-N
SMILES CCCCCCC=CC#CCCCCCCCC(=O)O
Properties
Chemical formula	C18H30O2
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). Infobox references

Ximenynic acid is trans-11-octadecen-9-ynoic acid, a long-chain acetylenic fatty acid.

It was discovered in the fruit kernels of 3 South American ximenia species (and so named). and found to have the formula C₁₈H₃₀O₂.

It can be extracted from the fruit kernels of the Santalum obtusifolium (Sandalwood) and the Australian sandalwood Santalum spicatum

It is also found in seed oil of other plants in the Santalaceae family, including the native cherry Exocarpos cupressiformis and sweet quandong Santalum acuminatum.

Sources

Patents

It was the subject of a 2003 European patent (for use in food). The patent application was deemed withdrawn in August 2012.

Uses

It is used in some skincare products.