O ácido erúcico ten moitos dos usos que se dan aos aceites minerais, pero é máis facilmente biodegradable. Ten unha capacidade liitada de polimerizar e de [[aceite secante|secado]] para o seu uso en aceites de pinturas. Igual que outros ácidos graxos, pode converterse en [[surfactante]]s ou [[lubricante]]s, e pode usarse como precursor do combustible [[biodiesel]].
Erucic acid has many of the same uses as mineral oils, but it is more readily biodegradable than some. It has limited ability to polymerize and [[drying oil|dry]] for use in oil [[paint]]s. Like other [[fatty acid]]s, it can be converted into [[surfactant]]s or [[lubricant]]s, and can be used as a precursor to [[Biodiesel|bio-diesel]] fuel.
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