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Saturated aliphatic dicarboxylic acid
Sebacic Acid
Sebacic acid is a castor oil derived dicarboxylic acid used in polymers, plasticizers, lubricants, and corrosion-control applications.
CAS number111-20-6
Molecular formulaC10H18O4
Molecular weight202.25 g/mol
Physical formSolid
Chemical reference
Know your material.
Sebacic acid, also called decanedioic acid, contains a ten-carbon chain with a carboxylic acid group at each end. Chemstock describes it as a castor oil derived intermediate used in polymers, ester plasticizers, lubricants, and corrosion-control applications.
- IUPAC name
- decanedioic acid
- EC number
- 203-845-5
- Common names & synonyms
- Decanedioic acid · SBA
- Chemical family
- Saturated aliphatic dicarboxylic acid
- PubChem CID
- 5192 ↗
- InChIKey
- CXMXRPHRNRROMY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Reference physical properties
Substance reference values, separate from the supplied-grade specification. Conditions and source are shown so your technical team can interpret the data.
| Property | Reference value | Conditions / source |
|---|---|---|
| Physical state | Solid | At 20 °C. [2] |
| Reference melting point | 134 °C | Substance reference, not a guaranteed supplied-grade limit. [2] |
| Boiling point | 295 °C | At 100 mmHg; this is a reduced-pressure value. [2] |
| Water solubility | 1 g/L | At 20 °C. Source-specific reference value. [2] |
Technical qualification
Typical product specifications.
Typical limits from Chemstock’s existing catalogue. Final limits, test methods, particle form, and packaging must match the current supplier specification for your order.
| Parameter | Published limit / value | Method / conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | White powder | Visual description |
| Purity | 99.5% min. | Confirm analytical method |
| Water content | 0.3% max. | Confirm test method |
| Color, APHA | 50 max. | 4% solution in ethanol |
| Acid number | 550 mg KOH/g min. | Confirm titration method |
| Melting range | 130–134 °C | Confirm method and acceptance range |
| Ash content | 400 ppm max. | Confirm method |
Qualify against the current specification.
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Color & acid number
Define your color test conditions and titration method so results can be compared with your incoming specification.
Renewable origin claims
Request source-specific origin or renewable-feedstock evidence. Castor-derived chemistry alone does not establish a certified sustainability claim.
Application fit
Where it works. What to evaluate.
Polymers & plasticizers
Intermediate for polymer production and sebacate ester plasticizers.
Qualification focusReview acid number, moisture, color, and the impurity profile required by your process.
Lubricants & corrosion control
Used in lubricant-related chemistry and corrosion-control applications.
Qualification focusIdentify the intended formulation and the relevant purity and solubility requirements.
Coatings & personal care
Used in chemistry serving coating and cosmetic applications.
Qualification focusConfirm the intended grade and all application-specific documentation before qualification.
Documentation
The detail behind your approval.
Product documents are available on request. Tell us the required grade and destination so we can identify the right documentation for your review.
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Safety data sheet
Current safety, handling, transport, and disposal information for the grade and destination.
Include: Required grade, destination country, and preferred language.Request SDSOn request
Technical specification
Current acceptance limits, physical properties, and the relevant analytical methods.
Include: Your internal specification and required test methods.Request TDS / specificationOn request
Certificate of analysis
Batch-specific results for a supplied lot, or a representative CoA for qualification.
Include: Lot / batch number for an existing shipment; otherwise request a representative CoA.Request CoAOn request
Supplier certifications
Source-specific certification and supporting information for your qualification process.
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Procurement & logistics
Plan the supply around your operation.
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- Packaging & physical form
- Powder is listed in the existing catalogue. Request current pack sizes and any granular-form options.
- Minimum order & scheduling
- Provide trial quantity, annual demand, and preferred shipment cadence for source review.
- Manufacturing origin
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- Availability & lead time
- Confirmed for the proposed source, destination, and order volume.
- Shelf life & remaining life
- Request production date, retest or expiry policy, and remaining usable life at shipment.
Supplier onboarding or a second-source review?
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Safety, handling & storage.
This overview supports initial review and does not replace a current SDS, site risk assessment, or grade-specific handling instructions.
Handling considerations
A reference manufacturer identifies skin and eye irritation hazards. Review the SDS for the supplied grade and control exposure to dust. Reference [2]
Storage & shelf life
Request the manufacturer’s recommended storage temperature, moisture controls, shelf life, and retest period. Storage conditions should follow the supplied grade’s documentation.
Transport classification
Confirm classification for the supplied material, packaging, transport mode, and destination using the current SDS. No shipping classification is asserted for a specific Chemstock supply here.
Market & supplier qualification
Confirm the requirements for your market.
Applicable requirements depend on the source, destination, and end use. Use this list to identify the statements and evidence your team needs; it is not a claim of certification or regulatory approval.
- Chemical inventory & market access
- TSCA, REACH / UK REACH, or other applicable inventory and importer requirements.
- Restricted-substance declarations
- REACH SVHC, RoHS, Proposition 65, or customer-specific restricted-substance lists, where relevant.
- Application-specific grade
- Food, pharmaceutical, personal-care, or other end-use requirements; confirm the exact standard and grade.
- Origin & sustainability evidence
- Country of origin, feedstock declarations, bio-based evidence, and certifications where required.
- Supplier quality qualification
- Relevant site certifications, questionnaire responses, change-notification expectations, and traceability requirements.
Technical questions
Before you qualify this material.
Are powder and granular sebacic acid interchangeable?
They share the chemical identity, but particle form can affect handling and processing. Specify the required form and validate it in your application; do not assume a source change is equivalent.
Is the material certified bio-based?
Chemstock’s published description identifies castor oil as the feedstock. Certification or a quantified bio-based claim must be supported by documentation for the actual source and grade; request that evidence if your approval process requires it.
Which properties should my quality team review?
Begin with purity, water, acid number, color under defined test conditions, melting range, and ash. Add any particle-size or trace-impurity requirements specific to your process.
Sources & information quality
Traceable information.
Reference data checked September 22, 2026. Public references describe the substance; only the current supplier documents establish the specification, certifications, and shipment details for the material you purchase.
- PubChem · CID 5192
Chemical identity, molecular weight, and structure.
- TCI · Sebacic Acid reference
General physical-property and hazard reference only; not a Chemstock grade or supply specification.
- Fisher Scientific · CAS reference
Cross-reference for EC identifier.
- Chemstock · published product record
Existing typical specifications and applications.