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Azelaic Acid
Description
Azelaic acid is used to treat acne and rosacea. A naturally occurring dicarboxylic acid. It is non-toxic, non-teratogenic, and non-mutagenic. It is cytotoxic to melanocytes of human melanoma.
Specifications
Cas No. 123-99-9
Product ID A9817
Product Name Azelaic Acid
Chemical Name Nonanedioic acid
Synonym 1,7-heptanedicarboxylic acid; Anchoic acid; Azelex
Formula Wt. 188.22
Melting Point 106.5oC
Purity ≥98%
Solubility Soluble in boiling water and alcohol
Store Temp Ambient
References Micromedex. http:||www.drugs.com (accessed May, 2006). Nazzaro-Porro M. Passi S. Zina G. et al Lancet 1:1109-1111 (1980).
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