Azelaic acid
Azelaic acid is a saturated dicarboxylic acid found naturally in wheat, rye, and barley. It is a natural substance that is produced by Malassezia furfur (also known as Pityrosporum ovale), a yeast that lives on normal skin. It is effective against a number of skin conditions, such as mild to moderate acne, when applied topically in a cream formulation of 20%. It works in part by stopping the growth of skin bacteria that cause acne, and by keeping skin pores clear. Azelaic acid's antimicrobial action may be attributable to inhibition of microbial cellular protein synthesis.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
123-99-9
Product Name Alternative
NSC 19493
Field of Research
Pharmacology & Drug Discovery
Purity
>98% (HPLC)
Solubility
Soluble in Water
Smiles
OC (=O) CCCCCCCC (O) =O
Molecular Formula
C9H16O4
Molecular Weight
188.22
Storage Conditions
Storage temperature: -20°C. Stability: ≥ 2 years
Notes
For research use only.
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