A Brief Analysis of Industry Applications of Twelve-Carbon Dicarboxylic Acid (Lauric Acid) from Ube, Japan
Dodecanedioic acid (also known as lauric acid, with the structural formula HOOC(CH₂)₁₀COOH) is a straight-chain aliphatic dicarboxylic acid. As an important fine chemical intermediate, it has attracted considerable attention from the industry due to its significant application value.
This variety appears as a white powder or flaky crystals, with a melting point ranging from 128 to 131°C. It is soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol. In industrial production, it demonstrates a wide range of applications and serves as a key raw material for synthesizing high-performance engineering plastics (such as nylon 612 and nylon 1212), advanced lubricants, polyamide hot-melt adhesives, and powder coatings.
It is worth noting that dodecanedioic acid prepared by chemical synthesis exhibits remarkable characteristics in terms of purity and product stability, effectively meeting the specific requirements of applications such as copolyamide hot-melt adhesives, long-chain nylons, and high-performance cutting fluids. For instance, in semi-synthetic cutting fluid formulations, high-purity dodecanedioic acid can serve as an excellent organic rust-inhibiting additive, delivering effective rust-prevention performance even at low concentrations and under non-toxic, biodegradable conditions.
We hope the above information will provide valuable reference for partners in related industries. We welcome in-depth discussions based on the specialized applications of chemical materials.
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