Sebacic acid (decandic acid) is a representative of carboxylic acids. There are several names for this compound, one of them is decandic acid. What is it produced from and what properties does this substance have?
Briefly about the connection
Formula of sebacic acid C 10 H 18 O 4 . This compound is a limiting acid that exists in crystalline form. Sebacic acid crystals are colorless. Get connection from castor oil.
Chemical properties
Since sebacic acid is a carboxylic acid, it follows from this that it has all the characteristics typical of them. These include, for example, interaction with basic compounds, resulting in salts. Also, esterification reactions, for which the starting materials are alcohol and acid. The product of this interaction are ethers. In order to form the correct names of the reaction products of a given acid, one should know that its salts and esters are called sebacinates.
Getting
Where is sebacic acid found? In which plant objects can it be found? This compound was found in castor oil. This is the plant from which castor oil is made. The production of this acid oil is complicated by the fact that it contains a mixture of various carboxylic acids. But at the same time, the yield of sebacic acid can reach from 30 to 40%. What is the most profitable for most industries.
The substance is in the form of a piece, the purchase is by weight.
Other properties
Sebacic acid is used in the manufacture of various products, including household ones. This means that there is a direct contact of this connection with a person. Therefore, it is worth knowing whether this acid is a danger to humans. Substances are divided into various hazard groups, this compound refers to 4. This indicates that decandic acid belongs to low-hazard compounds.
Production
The manufacturer of sebacic acid is NIZHNI GORODHIMPRODUKT. The supply of this compound is not presented in the form of small parties, usually there is a wholesale purchase and delivery. It is worth noting that the production supplies not only the finished product, but also the raw materials from which sebacic acid is obtained. In the Russian Federation, it is possible to obtain acid from imported raw materials.
It is worth noting another important property of decandic acid. This connection is on in the form of a candle. This suggests that the evaporation of matter from the surface of the crystals. Sebacic acid is an explosive substance. An explosion can occur if a large amount of dust accumulates in the air, which contains various pollutants, and a spark appears. Therefore, you should observe safety precautions when working with the connection.
Application
Sebacic acid has a wide range of applications. In the chemical industry, it is used as a stabilizing substance in the manufacture of nylon. Also, they can not do without it in the production of various fibers of polyesters. Most often, sebacic acid is used as a stabilizer of various substances and materials. In addition to using the acid itself, derivatives of this compound are also of great use. For example, esters of sebacic acid are used as plasticizers.
This acid finds its application in household chemicals, which a person uses, if not every day, then quite often. Also, it is used in the manufacture of decorative cosmetics.
The cost of sebacic acid may vary, as it forms the availability of raw materials for production. Castor oil is the primary raw material, which is most often found in the tropical part of the Earth. The suppliers of this plant are countries such as India, Argentina, and some others.
The value formation is based on how much castor oil has been grown and what is the price of the imported supply. Due to the fact that the plant grows in a tropical climate, sebacic acid, which is produced by Russian enterprises, is obtained from raw materials of imported origin. The packaging of the substance can be different, but most often they use bags that weigh 25 kg.