Sebacic acid CAS# 111-20-6

Sebacic acid is a dicarboxylic acid with shape (HOOC)(CH2)8(COOH), and is naturally occurring.
In its pure nation it is a white flake or powdered crystal. The product is described as non-hazardous, even though in its powdered shape it can be susceptible to flash ignition (a standard chance in coping with excellent natural powders).
Sebaceus is Latin for tallow candle, sebum (tallow) is Latin for tallow, and refers to its use in the manufacture of candles. Sebacic acid is a spinoff of castor oil, with the extensive majority of world manufacturing going on in China which yearly exports over 20,000 metric tonnes, representing over ninety percent of world alternate of the product.
In the industrial setting, sebacic acid and its homologues such as azelaic acid can be used in plasticizers, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, cosmetics, candles, etc. Sebacic acid is additionally used as an intermediate for aromatics, antiseptics, and portray materials.