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Molar mass of Azelaic acid

The molecular formula of Azelaic acid is C9H16O4, giving a molar mass of 188.223 g/mol.

Molar mass
188.223g/mol

Computed from the formula with the IUPAC conventional atomic weights (abridged, 2021 edition).

Formula
C9H16O4
Category
Cosmetic Actives
Atoms per molecule
29

Azelaic acid conversions

Mass ↔ amount and solution conversions derived from the stored molar mass of 188.223 g/mol.

1 mmol188.223 mg
1 g5.3128 mmol
1 M188.223 g/L

About Azelaic acid

A nine-carbon dicarboxylic acid that reduces skin bacteria and normalises keratinisation, making it useful in acne and rosacea with fewer side effects than retinoids. It also inhibits tyrosinase, giving mild depigmenting activity.

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