What is Sebacic Acid?
Sebacic Acid is a long-chain dicarboxylic acid traditionally derived from castor oil through an alkali fusion process, making it one of the relatively few major industrial chemicals produced primarily from a renewable, plant-based source. It is a white to off-white crystalline solid valued as a key monomer for specialty nylon production and as a building block for plasticisers, lubricants, and various polymer applications requiring its specific ten-carbon chain length and dicarboxylic acid functionality.
Polychem Industries supplies Sebacic Acid in industrial grade and pharma grade to nylon and polymer manufacturers, plasticiser producers, lubricant formulators, and pharmaceutical companies across India and internationally. Its bio-based origin from castor oil, combined with its unique chain length properties, makes it a valuable specialty chemical across both traditional industrial applications and growing bio-based material markets.
Available Grades
| Grade | Form | Purity | Standard | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Grade | White to off-white crystalline powder/flakes | 99%+ (Pharma / Industrial Grade) | Industrial | Nylon 6,10 production, plasticisers, lubricants, coatings |
| Pharma Grade | White crystalline powder | 99.5%+ | Pharmaceutical | Pharmaceutical intermediates, specialty excipients |
Applications & Uses
Nylon 6,10 Production
One of the most significant applications. Sebacic Acid is polymerised with hexamethylenediamine to produce Nylon 6,10, a specialty nylon polymer valued for its low moisture absorption, good dimensional stability, and use in bristles, films, and specialty engineering plastic applications.
Plasticisers
Used as a raw material in the production of specialty plasticisers such as dioctyl sebacate, valued for their low-temperature flexibility properties, making them particularly useful in applications requiring performance in cold environments.
Lubricants & Synthetic Esters
Used in the production of synthetic ester lubricants, particularly for aviation and other specialty lubricant applications requiring excellent low-temperature fluidity and high-temperature stability.
Alkyd Resins & Coatings
Used as a component in certain alkyd resin formulations for paints and coatings, contributing flexibility and specific performance characteristics to the cured coating film.
Pharmaceutical Applications
Pharma Grade Sebacic Acid is used as an intermediate or excipient component in certain pharmaceutical formulations and specialty drug delivery applications requiring its specific chemical properties.
Bio-Based Polymer Development
Increasingly explored in the development of bio-based polymers and materials, given its renewable origin from castor oil, supporting growing market interest in plant-derived industrial chemicals as alternatives to petroleum-based feedstocks.
Technical Specifications
Sebacic Acid — Key Properties
Why Source Sebacic Acid from Polychem Industries?
- Industrial Grade and Pharma Grade available
- Bio-based origin from castor oil — renewable raw material
- Certificate of Analysis available on request
- Reliable bulk supply for nylon, plasticiser and lubricant manufacturers
- Competitive pricing with consistent year-round availability
- Export documentation experience for international shipments
