Azelaic acid
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Azelaic acid (AzA) is an organic compound with the formula HOOC(CH2)7COOH.[3] This saturated dicarboxylic acid exists as a white powder. It is found in wheat, rye, and barley. It is a precursor to diverse industrial products including polymers and plasticizers, as well as being a component of a number of hair and skin conditioners.[4] AzA inhibits tyrosinase.[5]
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Nonanedioic acid | |
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1101094 | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.004.246 |
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261342 | |
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C9H16O4 | |
Molar mass | 188.22 g/mol |
Appearance | white solid |
Density | 1.443 g/mL |
Melting point | 109 to 111 °C (228 to 232 °F; 382 to 384 K)[1] |
Boiling point | 286 °C (547 °F; 559 K) at 100 mmHg[1] |
2.14 g/L[2] | |
Acidity (pKa) | 4.550, 5.498[2] |
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12 h | |
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H315, H319 | |
P264, P280, P302+P352, P305+P351+P338, P321, P332+P313, P337+P313, P362 | |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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