1,6-Hexanedioic acid, Hexanedioic acid, 1,4-Butanedicarboxylic acid
Adipic acid is an intermediate monomer used for the production of polyamides (Nylon), polyester polyols for polyurethanes, lubricants, plasticizers, wet strength resins, coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers as well as pharmaceutical products, perfumes and cosmetics.
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Formula: HOOC(CH₂)₄COOH MW: 146,14 g/mol Boiling Pt: 337 °C (1013 hPa) Melting Pt: 151 °C Density: 1,36 g/cm³ (25 °C) Flash Pt: 196 °C (closed cup) Storage Temperature: Ambient |
CAS Number: 124-04-9 EINECS: 204-673-3 |
| Appearance (Colour) | White |
| Appearance (Form) | Crystalline powder |
| Solubility (Turbidity) 5% solution in Methanol | Clear |
| Solubility (Colour) 5% solution in methanol | Colourless |
| Assay | min. 99% |
| Melting Point | 151 - 153°C |
| Sulphated Ash | max. 0.05% |
Adipic acid is a monomer used in the production of nylon 66 by polycondenation reaction with hexamethylene diamine. It is also used as a food ingredient and its esters are plasticizers especially in poly vinyl chloride. Further, it reacts with barium hydroxide and undergoes ketonization reaction to get cyclopentanone. In addition to this, it finds application in polyurethane foams, lubricants, adhesives, baking powder, gelling aid and in food flavoring.
