ADIPIC ACID

.Adipic acid or hexanedioic acid is the organic compound with the formula (CH2)4(COOH)2

General Specifications

Adipic acid or hexanedioic acid is the organic compound with the formula (CH2)4(COOH)2. From an industrial perspective, it is the most important dicarboxylic acid: about 2.5 billion kilograms of this white crystalline powder are produced annually, mainly as a precursor for the production of nylon

Technical Specifications

مشخصات فنی

  • Chemical formula
    C6H10O4
  • Boiling point
    337.5 °C (639.5 °F; 610.6 K)
  • Molar mass
    146.142 g·mol−1
  • Melting point
    152.1 °C (305.8 °F; 425.2 K)
  • Density
    1.360 g/cm3
  • Appearance
    White crystals