Adipic Acid

Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)
April 12, 2017
Ammonia
April 12, 2017

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

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CAS Number
124-04-9
EC Number
204-673-3
Chemical Formula
C6H10O4
US Custom Number
2917121000


Hazard Classification
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GHS07: Harmful
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GHS05: Corrosive