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Azelaic acid

technical, ~85% (GC)

Synonym(s):

Nonanedioic acid

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Linear Formula:
HO2C(CH2)7CO2H
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
188.22
Beilstein:
1101094
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor density

6.5 (vs air)

Quality Level

vapor pressure

<1 mmHg ( 20 °C)

grade

technical

Assay

~85% (GC)

bp

286 °C/100 mmHg (lit.)

mp

109-111 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

OC(=O)CCCCCCCC(O)=O

InChI

1S/C9H16O4/c10-8(11)6-4-2-1-3-5-7-9(12)13/h1-7H2,(H,10,11)(H,12,13)

InChI key

BDJRBEYXGGNYIS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Azelaic acid (Nonanedioic acid) is a naturally occurring saturated, nonphenolic compound isolated from cultures Pityrosporum ovale. It is a therapeutic agent with well-known antibacterial properties.

Application

  • A phase 3 randomized, double-blind, vehicle-controlled trial of azelaic acid foam 15% in the treatment of papulopustular rosacea: This study evaluates the efficacy and safety of a 15% azelaic acid foam in treating rosacea, demonstrating significant improvements in disease severity (Draelos et al., 2015).
  • Comparison of the characteristics of transfersomes and protransfersomes containing azelaic acid: This research compares the properties of transfersome formulations with azelaic acid, highlighting their potential for enhanced delivery in dermatological applications (Rahmi and Pangesti, 2018).
  • Enhancing the bioconversion of azelaic acid to its derivatives by response surface methodology: This article discusses optimizing the production of azelaic acid derivatives, which are crucial for cosmetic and pharmaceutical applications (Khairudin et al., 2018).
  • Azelaic acid: a bio-based building block for biodegradable polymers: The study explores azelaic acid as a sustainable precursor for producing biodegradable polymers, pertinent to material science (Todea et al., 2021).
  • Preparation and evaluation of azelaic acid topical microemulsion formulation: in vitro and in vivo study: This research presents a microemulsion formulation of azelaic acid, assessing its stability and skin permeability, critical for topical therapeutic applications (Hung et al., 2021).

Biochem/physiol Actions

Azelaic acid is a potent inhibitor of 5α-reductase activity. It is a reversible competitive inhibitor of thioredoxin reductase in human melanoma cells.

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

410.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

210 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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K U Schallreuter et al.
Cancer letters, 36(3), 297-305 (1987-09-01)
Azelaic acid has been shown to inhibit thioredoxin reductase (TR) at the surface of guinea pig and human skin, on cultures of human keratinocytes, melanocytes, melanoma cells, murine melanoma cells (Cloudman S91), and on purified enzymes from Escherichia coli, rat
Ji Sun Yu et al.
Journal of biomedical science, 17 Suppl 1, S45-S45 (2010-09-11)
Pigmentation in human skin is an important defense mechanism against sunlight or oxidative stress. Despite the protective role of melanin, abnormal hyperpigmentation such as freckles and chloasma sometimes can be serious aesthetic problems. Because of these effects of hyperpigmentation, people
D Stamatiadis et al.
The British journal of dermatology, 119(5), 627-632 (1988-11-01)
The effects of zinc sulphate and azelaic acid on 5 alpha-reductase activity in human skin were studied using an in vitro assay with 1,2[3H]-testosterone as substrate. When added at concentrations of 3 or 9 mmol/l, zinc was a potent inhibitor
J Brasch et al.
Dermatology (Basel, Switzerland), 186(1), 55-58 (1993-01-01)
Azelaic acid is a therapeutic agent with well-known antibacterial properties, but its antimycotic effect has not yet been investigated systematically. In this study we have used an agar dilution technique to test the inhibitory effect of azelaic acid upon common
Alvin B Coda et al.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 69(4), 570-577 (2013-07-23)
Excess cathelicidin and kallikrein 5 (KLK5) have been hypothesized to play a role in the pathophysiology of rosacea. We sought to evaluate the effects of azelaic acid (AzA) on these elements of the innate immune system. Gene expression and protease

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