Cas No: 124-04-9
EINESC No: 204-673-3
Molecular weight: 146,142 g/mol
Chemical Formula: (CH2)4(COOH)2
Chemical Structure:
Physical Properties
General Properties: White, solid crystals
Odor: Odorless
Intensity: 1.360 g/cm3
Boiling point: 337,5°C
Melting point: 152,1 °C
Flash point: 196°C
Vapor pressure: 0,0073 mmHg (18,5 °C)
Refraction index: –
Solubility (aquenous): 14g/L (10°C), 1600 g/L (100°C)
General Properties
Adipic acid or hexanoic acid is the most industrially important dicarboxylic acid. It is produced approximitely 2.5 billion kilograms per year.
Production
It is acquired by mixture of cyclohexanone and cyclohexanol.
Applications
It is mainly manifactured for nylon production. Other common fields of use are also polymer productions. It is a monomer in polyurethane production.
Aside from these, it is also used in medical and food business.
Safety Measures and Toxic Values
Adipic acid, like other carboxylic acids, are irritant for skin. It is moderately toxic. It is advised to prevent it from contacting eyes. It must be stored under 30°C.