Context

Azelaic acid and pelargonic acid are produced by the oxidation of unsaturated fatty acids, a chemical reaction of interest for the synthesis of organic diacids used in the production of polymers and cross-linking agents. 

The use of ozone as an oxidant is widespread but requires expensive catalysts and specific solvents, such as pelargonic acid, to mitigate the risks of explosion due to the exothermic nature of
the reaction.

Competitive advantages

• Economic Efficiency and Process Simplicity: The method does not
  require a chemical catalyst and uses water as a solvent, eliminating
  the need for pre-introduced pelargonic acid as a solvent, which
  reduces raw material costs and simplifies the implementation
  process.
• Simultaneous and Natural Production of Both Acids: The process
  directly generates an equimolar mixture of azelaic acid and pelargonic
  acid, optimizing overall yield while eliminating additional steps
  required to produce these compounds separately.
• Improved Safety and Sustainability: Precise temperature control,
  homogeneous dispersion, and secure removal of residual ozone
  minimize risks associated with exothermic reactions and enhance
  environmental sustainability through better management of byproducts.
• Flexibility and Product Quality: Crystallization and purification steps
  allow for the production of highly pure products, with customization
  possibilities according to industrial needs.