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Sebacic acid

Sebacic acid

IUPAC name	decanedioic acid
Other names	1,8-octanedicarboxylic acid
Identifiers
CAS number	111-20-6
SMILES	OC(=O)CCCCCCCCC(=O)O
Properties
Molecular formula	C₁₀H₁₈O₄
Molar mass	202.25 g/mol
Density	1.209 g/cm³ (25 °C)
Melting point	131-134.5 °C
Boiling point	294.4 °C at 100 mmHg
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references

Sebacic acid is a dicarboxylic acid with structure (HOOC)(CH₂)₈(COOH), and is naturally occurring.

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In its pure state it is a white flake or powdered crystal. The product is described as non-hazardous, though in its powdered form can be prone to flash ignition (a typical risk in handling fine organic 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 derivative of castor oil, with the vast majority of world production occurring in China which annually exports over 20.000 metric tonnes, representing over 90% of global trade of the product^{[citation needed]}.

In the industrial setting, sebacic acid and its analogs such as azelaic acid can be used in plasticizers, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, cosmetics, candles, etc. Sebacic acid is also used as an intermediate for aromatics, antiseptics and painting materials.