Synonyms:
Hexanedioic acid; 1,4-Butanedicarboxylic acid; Acifloctin; Octafluorohexanedioic acid
Catalog ID Number
Polytrans ID No. is: 010-200-012
CAS Registry Number
CAS RNo. is: 124-04-9
Formula
Chemical formula is: C6H10O4
Structural formula is: HOOC(CH2)4COOH
Molecular Weight
MW is: 146.14 g/mol
To be used for
Adipic acid is used primarily in the manufacture of nylon fibers and plastics in carpet yarn, clothing, and tire cord. Other uses of adipic acid include production of plasticizers for polyvinyl chloride and polyurethane resins, lubricants, insecticides, and dyes.
Physical and Chemical properties
Physical State | Crystalline powder |
Appearance | white |
Odor | odorless |
Freezing/Melting Point, C° | 151 - 153 |
Autoignition Temperature, C° | 420 |
Flash Point, C° | 196 |
Decomposition Temperature, C° | 315 |
Packing
Adipic acid is packed in 25 kg bags.