n-Nonanedioic acid
Brand names,
n-Nonanedioic acid
Analogs
n-Nonanedioic acid
Brand Names Mixture
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Chemical_Formula
C9H16O4
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RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic3/azelex.htm
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fda sheet
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msds (material safety sheet)
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Synthesis Reference
No information avaliable
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Molecular Weight
188.221 g/mol
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Melting Point
106.5 oC
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H2O Solubility
2400 mg/L (20°C)
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State
Solid
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LogP
1.646
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Dosage Forms
Cream (20%)
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Indication
For the topical treatment of mild-to-moderate inflammatory acne vulgaris.
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Pharmacology
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.
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Absorption
Approximately 4% of the topically applied azelaic acid is systemically absorbed.
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side effects and Toxicity
Oral, rat: LD50 = >5 gm/kg.
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Patient Information
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Organisms Affected
Various aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms