Sebacic acid is a naturally occurring dicarboxylic acid that can be found in various plants and animals. It is widely used in the production of polymers, such as nylon, and several other industrial applications. Some synonyms for sebacic acid include decandioic acid, 1,8-octanedioic acid, and decanedioic acid. Additionally, it is also known as sebacate when combined with different metals or organic compounds, and its salts have several alternative names depending on their composition and structure. Despite having different names, all of these compounds are related to sebacic acid and used in similar applications in the chemical industry.