Adipic Acid

Uses

Adipic acid is a white, crystalline compound and is primarily used in the production of nylon 6,6. It is also used to produce polyurethanes, as a reactant to form plasticisers such as DOA, lubricant components and polyester polyols.

Key end-user products include automotive textiles, shoes and shoe soles. Other outlets are as a food ingredient in gelatins, desserts and other foods that require acidulation.

IUPAC Names

1,4-Butanedicarboxylic acid; ADIPIC ACID; Hexanedioic acid

Common Names

ADIPIC ACID; 1,6-HEXANEDIOIC ACID; ADIPINSAEURE; ADIPINIC ACID