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ADIPIC ACID
CAS:124-04-9
Adipic acid (chemical name: Adipic acid, molecular form: C₆H₁₀O₄) is an important organic binary carboxylic acid.
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- Appearance: White crystalline powder with burnt bone odor
- Melting point: 153°C
- Boiling point: 332.7°C (101.3 kPa, decomposition)
- Density: 1.360 g/cm³
- Flash point: 209.85°C (open cup)
- Solubility:
- Slightly soluble in water
- Easily soluble in alcohol/ether/organic solvents
- Chemical reactions:
- Salt formation with bases
- Esterification with alcohols
- Amidation with amines
- Polycondensation with diamines/diols
- Synthetic fibers:
- Key raw material for nylon-66 (polyadipamide)
- Applications: Automotive textiles, industrial fabrics, apparel
- Plastics industry:
- Polyester resins: Coatings/adhesives production
- Polyurethane: Foam materials, elastic fibers
- Plasticizer:
- Dioctyl adipate (DOA) for PVC flexibility
- Fragrances & medicines:
- Scent component in perfumery
- Pharmaceutical intermediate synthesis
- Other applications:
- Lubricants/rust inhibitors production
- Surfactant formulations
ADIPIC ACID
Adipic acid (chemical name: Adipic acid, molecular form: C₆H₁₀O₄) is an important organic binary carboxylic acid
