Description

Disodium Azelate is the disodium salt of azelaic acid, a naturally occurring dicarboxylic acid. This high-purity compound serves as a versatile intermediate and functional ingredient in advanced chemical synthesis and specialty formulations. It is particularly valued by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, personal care, and polymer industries for its consistent quality and reliable performance.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs, particularly those requiring a dicarboxylate moiety.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care: Functions as a buffering agent, pH adjuster, and skin-conditioning agent in creams, lotions, and dermatological preparations.
• Polymer & Resin Production: Acts as a monomer or co-monomer in the production of polyesters, polyamides, and other specialty polymers, contributing to flexibility and specific material properties.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulations: Employed in industrial lubricants and cooling systems as part of additive packages to protect metal surfaces.
• Laboratory & Research: Serves as a standard or reagent in biochemical and chemical research applications.
• Chelating Agent: Utilized in certain industrial processes for its ability to bind metal ions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Disodium Azelate
CAS No.	17265-13-3
Molecular Formula	C9H14Na2O4
Molecular Weight	232.19 g/mol
Synonyms	Azelaic Acid Disodium Salt; Disodium Nonanedioate; Nonanedioic Acid, Disodium Salt; 1,9-Nonanedioic Acid, Disodium Salt; Sodium Azelate; Azelate Disodium Salt; Lepargylic Acid Disodium Salt
EINECS	241-297-5

Quality Control

Our Disodium Azelate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for pharmaceutical and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA), detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles, is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture which may affect quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
pH (5% Solution)	7.5 - 9.5
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.