Azelaic Acid → Azelaic Acid

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The azelaic acid component of the present invention may be obtained via any number of methods. One method involves the ozone oxidation of oleic acid. According to this method, oleic acid is oxidized using ozone to form azelaic acid and pelargonic acid. The preparation of azelaic acid is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 2,813,113, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. The azelaic acid produced is di-basic and has a melting point of about 102° C.

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