Dimer acid
Epoxy
Dimer acids, or dimerized fatty acids, are dicarboxylic acids prepared by dimerizing unsaturated fatty acids obtained from tall oil, usually on clay catalysts.
It is a light yellow or yellow viscous transparent liquid.
It is a light yellow or yellow viscous transparent liquid.
Product name
- Dimer Acid
Physical form
- Liquid
CAS number
- 61788-89-4
Chemical name
- Dimer acid
- Dimerized fatty acid
Chemical Formula
- C36H68O4
Applications
- Used for synthesis of polyamide resins and polyamide hot melt adhesives.
- used in alkyd resins, adhesives, surfactants, as fuel oil additives, lubricants, etc.