Adipic Acid

C₆H₁₀O₄

IUPAC: Hexanedioic acid

CAS: 124-04-9

Visão geral

Adipic acid is the most commercially important dicarboxylic acid. It is a key monomer for nylon-6,6 production, combined with hexamethylenediamine. About 2.5 million tonnes are produced annually. It is also a food acidulant imparting a tangy taste.

Composição

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Massa atômica
Hydrogen H 10 1,0080
Carbon C 6 12,0110
Oxygen O 4 15,9990

Composição elemental

H
Hydrogen ×10
6,9%
C
Carbon ×6
49,3%
O
Oxygen ×4
43,8%

Usos

  • • Nylon-6,6 production (with HMDA)
  • • Food acidulant (E355)
  • • Polyurethane production
  • • Plasticizer

Curiosidades

  • ✦ Adipic acid production is the largest industrial source of nitrous oxide, a potent greenhouse gas

Segurança

  • ⚠ Low toxicity
  • ⚠ Major source of industrial N₂O emissions

Structure

SMILES

C(CCC(=O)O)CC(=O)O

Propriedades

Tipo
organic
Estado
solid
Massa molar
146,14 g/mol
Densidade
1,3600 g/cm³
Ponto de fusão
152,0 °C
Ponto de ebulição
337,5 °C
Solubilidade
15 g/L at 15°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
146,0579
XLogP
0,1
TPSA
74,6 Ų
H-Bond Donors
2
H-Bond Acceptors
4
Rotatable Bonds
5
Heavy Atoms
10
Complexity
114,0

Também conhecido como

Adipic acid

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Adipic Acid?
Adipic Acid (C₆H₁₀O₄) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Hexanedioic acid.
What is the molecular weight of Adipic Acid?
Adipic Acid has a molar mass of 146.141 g/mol.
What state is Adipic Acid at room temperature?
Adipic Acid is a solid at room temperature.
Is Adipic Acid organic or inorganic?
Adipic Acid is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Adipic Acid?
Adipic Acid (C₆H₁₀O₄) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).