Application
Azelaic acid may be used as an analytical reference standard for the quantification of the analyte in the following: Tobacco using gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Topical preparations using reversed-phase liquid chromatographic (LC) with UV-Vis detection.
Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support.
General description
Azelaic acid (heptane-l,7-dicarboxylic acid), a dicarboxylic saturated acid, is an active component of some topical anti-acne preparations. It is reportedly identified in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. Azelaic acid is found to suppress the growth of Propionibacterium spp. and reduce keratinization.
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