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Adipic acid
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Adipic acid |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | Hexanedioic acid;1,6-Hexanedioic acid;Butane-1,4-dicarboxylic acid |
| Chinese name | 己二酸 |
| Chinese synonyms | 肥酸;1,6-己二酸;1,4-丁二羧酸 |
| Chemical category | Organic Acids |
| CAS No. | 124-04-9 |
| EINECS No. | 204-673-3 |
| Molecular formula | C6H10O4 |
| Molecular weight | 146.14 |
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Technical indicators
Assay ≥99.7%; water ≤0.2%; ash ≤0.01%; iron ≤1 ppm; color (molten, Pt-Co) ≤10
Performance characteristics
White crystalline powder, slightly soluble in water, soluble in alcohol and ether
Application scenarios
Nylon 66 (polyamide 66) raw material, polyurethane resin, plasticizer, lubricant, food acidulant