Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of Octadecanedioic acid (CAS: 871-70-5)?
Answer
Octadecanedioic acid is widely used in the food industry as a stabilizer and emulsifier, in pharmaceuticals for drug formulation, and in cosmetics as a preservative and texture enhancer. It also serves as a raw material in the production of soaps, plastics, and coatings. Additionally, it is utilized in research for studying lipid metabolism and as a model compound for organic chemistry applications.
About
CAS No
871-70-5
English Name
Octadecanedioic acid
Molecular Formula
C18H34O4
Molecular Weight
314.47 g/mol
SMILES
C(CCCCCCCCC(=O)O)CCCCCCCC(=O)O
InChIKey
BNJOQKFENDDGSC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-29 08:30