Factory Grade Adipic Acid Powder CAS 124-04-9 Adipic Acid
Adipic Acid
Adipic acid, chemically known as hexanedioic acid, is a dicarboxylic acid with the molecular formula C6H10O4. It appears as white, crystalline powder at room temperature. This organic compound consists of a six - carbon chain with carboxyl functional groups (−COOH) at both ends.
The synthesis of adipic acid can be achieved through several methods. One common industrial approach is the oxidation of cyclohexane or cyclohexanol/cyclohexanone mixtures. In nature, it is not as prevalent as some simpler organic acids but is widely produced synthetically due to its importance in the manufacturing of various polymers. Its melting point is around 152 °C, and it has a low solubility in water, but is soluble in some organic solvents like ethanol. Adipic acid's structure and properties make it a key building block in the creation of certain types of plastics and fibers.