Adipic acid

Specifications of Adipic acid

CAS: 124-04-9

Synonyms: 1,4-BUTANEDICARBOXYLIC ACID, 1,6-HEXANEDIOIC ACID, ADIPIC ACID, adipinic acid, BUTANE-1,4-DICARBOXYLIC ACID, DICARBOXYLIC ACID C6, HEXANDIOIC ACID, RARECHEM AL BO 0180, Acideadipique, Acifloctin, Acinetten, Adilactetten, Adipate, adipic, Adipinsαure, Adi-pure, ai3-03700, femanumber2011

EINECS: 204-673-3

Molecular Formula: C6H10O4

Molecular Weight: 146.14

Description: Adipic acid is a white crystalline solid/crystalline granule, and its odour has not been characterised. It is stable and incompatible with ammonia and strong oxidising agents. It may form combustible dust concentrations in air. The likely routes of exposure to workers are by skin contact and inhalation at workplaces. It is used in the manufacture of nylon, plasticisers, urethanes, adhesives, and food additives.

Appearance: white crystalline powder

mp: 151-154 °C(lit.)

bp: 265 °C100 mm Hg(lit.)

density: 1,36 g/cm3

vapor density: 5 (vs air)

vapor pressure: 1 mm Hg ( 159.5 °C)

Fp: 385 °F

solubility: methanol: 0.1 g/mL, clear, colorless

Stability: Stable. Substances to be avoided include ammonia, strong oxidizing agents.

Water Solubility: 1.44 g/100 mL (15 ºC)