Adipic Acid
Product Description
| Product | Adipic Acid |
| CAS | 124-04-9 |
| Formula | (CH2)4(COOH)2 |
| Synonym | Hexanedioic Acid, Butanedicarboxylic Acid, Hexanedioic acid, Adipic acid |
Typical Product Specifications
| Density | 1.360 (254 c) |
| Slightly Soluble | in water |
| Very Soluble | in alcohol |
| Adipic Acid | 99.7 min. %wt |
| Water | 0.2 max. %wt. |
| Ash | 2.0 max. ppm |
| Iron | 0.5 max. ppm |
| Methanol Solution Color, APHA | 6.0 max. |
| Total Nitrogen | 1.5 max. ppm |
| Vapor Pressure | 1 mm hg (159.5 c) |
| Melting Point | 152 c |
| Odor | wh. monoclinic prisms, pract. odorless |
| Molecular weight | 146.16 |
| Flash Point | (cc) 385 f |
| Solubility | acetone, oxygenated solvs. |
| Boiling Point | 337.5 c |
| Chemical Structure |  |
| Notes | This carboxylic acid is vital to industry. It is used heavily in the production of textiles, particularly nylon. The production of nylon comes from a reaction with hexamethylene diamine, also supplied by Parchem. Adipic acid can also be found in the production of foods as a flavoring agent to add tartness. It is an emulsifier for Drilling Muds and Fluids as well. It maintains the viscosity of the drilling mud and prevents fluid loss. Click here for more Drilling Fluid Additives!
Use: BUFFERING, MASKING |
| Class | Flavor and Fragrance Chemical Compounds, Chemical Intermediates, Drilling and Completion Fluids, Emulsifiers, Commercial Chemicals, Drilling Fluid Additives, Industrial Chemicals |
| Function | Intermediates, Drilling Fluid Additives, Emulsifier, Fluid Control |
| Industry | Industrial, Resin & Coating, Textiles, Industrial Drilling, Oil and Gas Production, Drilling Fluid, Fracking, Hydraulic Fracturing, Flavor |
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