Sebacic acid

Sebacic acid

Names
IUPAC name Decanedioic acid
Other names 1,8-Octanedicarboxylic acid
Identifiers
CAS Number	111-20-6 Y
3D model (Jmol)	Interactive image
ChEBI	CHEBI:CHEBI:41865 N
ChemSpider	5004 N
ECHA InfoCard	100.003.496
EC Number	203-845-5
MeSH	C011107
PubChem CID	5192
InChI InChI=1S/C10H18O4/c11-9(12)7-5-3-1-2-4-6-8-10(13)14/h1-8H2,(H,11,12)(H,13,14) N Key: CXMXRPHRNRROMY-UHFFFAOYSA-N N InChI=1/C10H18O4/c11-9(12)7-5-3-1-2-4-6-8-10(13)14/h1-8H2,(H,11,12)(H,13,14) Key: CXMXRPHRNRROMY-UHFFFAOYAE
SMILES OC(=O)CCCCCCCCC(=O)O
Properties
Chemical formula	C10H18O4
Molar mass	202.25 g·mol−1
Density	1.209 g/cm3
Melting point	131 to 134.5 °C (267.8 to 274.1 °F; 404.1 to 407.6 K)
Boiling point	294.4 °C (561.9 °F; 567.5 K) at 100 mmHg
Solubility in water	0.25 g/L
Acidity (pKa)	4.720, 5.450
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

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

In its pure state it is a white flake or powdered crystal. The product is described as non-hazardous, though in its powdered form it can be prone to flash ignition (a typical risk in handling fine organic powders).

Sebaceus is Latin for tallow candle, sebum 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 100,000 metric tonnes, representing over 90% of global trade of the product.

In the industrial setting, sebacic acid and its homologues such as azelaic acid can be used as a monomer for nylon 610, plasticizers, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, cosmetics, candles, etc. Sebacic acid is also used as an intermediate for aromatics, antiseptics, and painting materials.

Sebacic acid is produced from castor oil by using sodium hydroxide, sulfuric acid with catalysts including zinc oxide and phenol. Byproducts include glycerol, octanol and polymer residue.