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sebacic acid [si′bas·ik ′as·əd] (organic chemistry) COOH(CH2)8COOH Combustible, white crystals; slightly soluble in water, soluble in alcohol and ether; melts at 133°C; used in perfumes, paints, and hydraulic fluids and to stabilize synthetic resins. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In the June Nature Biotechnology, the team reports using glycerol, a common molecule in the body, and sebacic acid, which is the end product of certain foods after they're eaten, as biorubber's building blocks. Table 4-principal compounds used in manufacture of esters Organic acids Monobasic acids Dibasic acids Tribasic acids Oleic Phthalic anhydride Trimellitic anhydride Stearic Adipic acid Citric acid Benzoic Sebacic acid Pelargonic Azelaic acid Glutaric acid Organic alcohols Monohydric Dihydric Trihydric 2-Ethylhexanol Propylene glycol Glycerol Isodecanol 1,3 butandiol Trimethylolpropane 6-10 linear alcohols 1,4 butandiol Benzyl alcohol Isononyl alcohol developed and tested beads made of a polyanhydride copolymer of fumaric and sebacic acid that is similar to the casing of ballpoint pens. |
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