Name: Adipic acid

Other name: Fatty acid

Chemical formula: C6H10O4

Molecular weight: 146.14

CAS Registry Number: 124-04-9

Melting point: 152℃

Boiling point: 330.5°C (decomposition)

Water solubility: slightly soluble in water, soluble in ethanol

Density: 1.36

External view: white crystal

Application: chemical production, organic synthesis industry, medicine, lubricants

Physical state: white crystal or crystalline powder

Odor: smell of burnt bones

Ignition point (open cup): 231.85℃

Melt viscosity: 4.54mPa·s(160℃)

The main purpose

Adipic acid is mainly used as a raw material for nylon 66 and engineering plastics. It is also used to produce various ester products. It is also used as a raw material for polyurethane elastomers. It is also used as an acidifier for various foods and beverages. Over citric acid and tartaric acid.

Adipic acid is also a raw material for medicine, yeast purification, pesticides, adhesives, synthetic leather, synthetic dyes and perfumes.

Adipic acid has a soft and long-lasting sour taste, and the pH value changes less within a larger concentration range, making it a better pH regulator.