Adipic Acid is a dicarboxylic acid used primarily in the production of nylon and polyurethane, and as a food additive.
- Nylon Production: Used as a monomer in the production of nylon-6,6 and other polyamides.
- Food Industry: Applied as an acidity regulator in food products (E355).
- Polyurethane Production: Used in the production of polyurethanes and other synthetic polymers.
- Chemical Manufacturing: Used in the production of plasticizers, lubricants, and ester-based products.
Physical and Chemical Properties:
| Properties |
Data |
| Appearance |
White crystalline solid |
| Odor |
Odorless |
| Molecular Formula |
C6H10O4 |
| Molecular Weight |
146.14 g/mol |
| Melting Point |
151–152 °C |
| Density |
1.36 g/cm³ |
| Solubility |
Soluble in water and alcohol |
| Flash Point |
255 °C |
| Chemical Stability |
Stable under normal conditions, but can decompose at high temperatures |