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Sebacic acid, 98+%

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CAS: 111-20-6 | C10H18O4 | 202.25 g/mol

Sebacic acid is used as a monomer for nylon 610, plasticizers, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, cosmetics and candles. It is also used as intermediates in antiseptics, aromatics and painting materials. It is used in the synthesis of poly(glycerol sebacate) and novel bio-nylon. It finds application as adhesives, corrosion inhibitors and solvents. Its derivative, diethyl Sebacate is used in plastics manufacturing and engineering, as well as drug delivery procedures through the use of biodegradable encapsulations.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Sebacic acid is used as a monomer for nylon 610, plasticizers, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, cosmetics and candles. It is also used as intermediates in antiseptics, aromatics and painting materials. It is used in the synthesis of poly(glycerol sebacate) and novel bio-nylon. It finds application as adhesives, corrosion inhibitors and solvents. Its derivative, diethyl Sebacate is used in plastics manufacturing and engineering, as well as drug delivery procedures through the use of biodegradable encapsulations.

Solubility
Slightly soluble in water.

Notes
Incompatible with bases, reducing agents and oxidizing agents.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 111-20-6
Molecular Formula C10H18O4
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 202.25
MDL Number MFCD00004440
InChI Key CXMXRPHRNRROMY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym sebacic acid, 1,8-octanedicarboxylic acid, 1,10-decanedioic acid, sebacic acids, decanedicarboxylic acid, n-decanedioic acid, sebacinsaure, acide sebacique, sebacate, sebacinsaeure
PubChem CID 5192
ChEBI CHEBI:41865
IUPAC Name decanedioic acid
SMILES C(CCCCC(=O)O)CCCC(=O)O

Specifications

Melting Point 131°C to 134°C
Density 1.271
Boiling Point 295°C (100 mmHg)
Flash Point 220°C (428°F)
Linear Formula HO2C(CH2)8CO2H
Quantity 100 g
Beilstein 1210591
Merck Index 14,8415
Solubility Information Slightly soluble in water.
Formula Weight 202.25
Percent Purity ≥98%
Chemical Name or Material Sebacic acid
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Hazard Category Warning
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
H315-H319-H335
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement GHS P Statement
P261-P280-P305+P351+P338-P304+P340-P405-P501a
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
EINECSNumber 203-845-5
RTECSNumber VS0875000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures

RUO – Research Use Only

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