| Formula / Notation | C6H10O4 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 124-04-9 |
| Molecular Weight | 146.14 |
| Melting Point | 304 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Boiling Point | 337.5 °C at 760 mm Hg: 265 °C at 100 mm Hg: 240.5 °C at 40 mm Hg: 222 °Cat 20 mm Hg: 205.5 °C at 10 |
| Density | 1.36 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | Slightly soluble in water. Freely soluble in ethanol |
| Appearance | Adipic acid is a white crystalline solid. It is insoluble in water. The primary hazard is the threat to the environment. Immediate steps should be taken to limit its spread to the environment. It i... |
| Also Known As | hexanedioic acid; 124-04-9; Adipinic acid; 1,4-Butanedicarboxylic acid; Adilactetten; Acifloctin; Acinetten; 1,6-Hexanedioic acid; Molten adipic acid; Kyselina adipova |
| Category | Acids |
What is Adipic acid?
Adipic acid is an alpha,-dicarboxylic acid that is the 1,4-dicarboxy derivative of butane. It has a role as a food acidity regulator and a human xenobiotic metabolite. It is a dicarboxylic fatty acid and an alpha,omega-dicarboxylic acid. It is a conjugate acid of an adipate(1-).
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: hexanedioic acid
Other Names / Synonyms: hexanedioic acid; 124-04-9; Adipinic acid; 1,4-Butanedicarboxylic acid; Adilactetten; Acifloctin; Acinetten; 1,6-Hexanedioic acid; Molten adipic acid; Kyselina adipova
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 304 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Boiling Point | 337.5 °C at 760 mm Hg: 265 °C at 100 mm Hg: 240.5 °C at 40 mm Hg: 222 °Cat 20 mm Hg: 205.5 °C at 10 |
| Density | 1.36 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Molecular Weight | 146.14 |
| Solubility | Slightly soluble in water. Freely soluble in ethanol |
| Appearance | Adipic acid is a white crystalline solid. It is insoluble in water. The primary hazard is the threat to the environment. Immediate steps should be taken to limit its spread to the environment. It i... |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Adipic acid is an alpha,-dicarboxylic acid that is the 1,4-dicarboxy derivative of butane. It has a role as a food acidity regulator and a human xenobiotic metabolite. It is a dicarboxylic fatty acid and an alpha,omega-dicarboxylic acid. It is a conjugate acid of an adipate(1-).
Used in industrial chemical synthesis, fertilizer production, battery electrolytes, metal processing, and laboratory acid-base reactions.
Corrosive. Causes severe burns to skin, eyes, and respiratory tract. Wear appropriate PPE including gloves, goggles, and lab coat. Consult SDS before use.
The formula or notation for Adipic acid is: C6H10O4