sebacic acid

noun

sebacic acid

noun
1

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences an aliphatic dicarboxylic acid, (CH₂)₈(COOH)₂, originally prepared from tallow; it is used in the manufacture of resins, plasticizers and polyester rubbers

Synonyms
decanedioic acid
Derived terms
sebacate, sebate
Related terms
sebaceous

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