Applications
Suberic acid is used in drug synthesis and in the production of plastics. It is also used in the preparation of reduction-sensitive micelles, which affects their cellular uptake. Further, it is used in the delivery of anticancer drugs. In addition, it is used in the fluorescent detection of amidinium-carboxylate and amidinium formation.

Solubility
Soluble in water,dimethyl sulfoxide and methanol. Slightly soluble in ether. Insoluble in chloroform.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, reducing agents and bases.