Azelaic Acid

Name:
Azelaic Acid
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	nonanedioic acid; 1,7-heptanedicarboxylic acid
M Formula:	HOOC(CH2)7COOH
Properties:
Yellowish to white, crystalline powder. Mp 106C, bp 365C (decomposes). Soluble in hot water, alcohol, and organic solvents.
Derivation:
Oxidation of oleic acid by ozone.
Grade:
Technical.
Use:
Organic synthesis, lacquers, product of hydrotropic salts, alkyd resins, polyamides, polyester adhesives, low-temperature plasticizers, urethane elastomers.