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Sebacic
Acid is a white flake or powdered crystal. It is resolved in ethanol,
ether and soluble slightly in water. Sebacic Acid was named from the
Latin sebaceus (tallow candle) or sebum (tallow) in reference
to its use in the manufacture of candles. Sebacic Acid and its
derivatives such as azelaic acid have a variety of industrial uses
as plasticizers, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, cosmetics, candles, etc.
It is used in the synthesis of polyamide and alkyd resins. It
is also used as an intermediate for
aromatics, antiseptics and painting materials.
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