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Azelaic acid is an organic compound with the formula

HOOC(CH2)7COOH. This saturated dicarboxylic acid exists as a


white powder. It is found in wheat, rye, and barley. It is a precursor
to diverse industrial products including polymers and plasticizers, as
well as being a component of a number of hair and skin
conditioners.[3]

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