What is sebacic acid? What role does sebacic acid play in plasticizers?

[alias]sebic acid, octanedicarboxylic acid, suberic acid. ［molecular formula］c10h18o4 ［structural formula］hooc(ch2)8cooh [properties]sebacic acid appears as white scaly or needle-like crystals, with a relative density of 1.207 (25℃) and a melting point of 134.5℃ , boiling point 294.5℃ (13.3kpa), refractive index 1.422 (133.3℃). decarboxylation temperature is 350-370℃. can sublime when heated to melting point. the industrial product…