Azelaic acid

Azelaic acid

AT0926

CAS 123-99-9

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Overview

Azelaic acid (Anchoic acid) is a component of hair and skin conditioners and is produced by the ozonolysis of oleic acid. Azelaic acid has bacteriostatic activity against Propionibacterium acnes and Staphylococcus epidermidis by inhibiting protoprotein synthesis in microbial cells. Azelaic acid also has the ability to inhibit pigmentation due to its free radical scavenging action.

Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC9H16O4
Molecular Weight188.22
CAS Numbers123-99-9
SolubilityDMSO
Purity98% by HPLC
SMILES CodeOC(=O)CCCCCCCC(O)=O

Storage and Handling

0C Short Term, -20C Long Term

References

Litvinov D, et al. Atherosclerosis. 2010, 209[2] 449-54.