Adipic acid PurCert Secondary Reference Standard (CRM) [Includes all characterization data]

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Linear Formula:  C6H10O4
Molecular Weight:  146.14
CAS Number: 124-04-9

Properties

Vapour pressure 0.097 hPa (18.5 °C)
Water Solubility 23 g/l (25 °C) soluble
Autoignition temp. 405 °C
Assay Purity >=99%
Refractive index n20/D 1.4880
B pt. 265°C (133.32 hPa)
M pt. 152 - 154 °C
Density 1.360 g/cm3
Form Solid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H318
Precautionary Statement  P280 - P305 + P351 + P338
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 29171200
Flash point 385 °F
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids

Description

Application
Adipic acid is widely used in various industrial and commercial applications. Its most important application is in the production of nylon-66 where it reacts with hexamethylenediamine to form strong synthetic fibers used in textiles carpets and engineering plastics.

Purpose
The purpose of adipic acid is mainly to serve as a key raw material in the production of synthetic polymers especially nylon-66 which is widely used in fabrics carpets and engineering plastics. It helps provide strength durability and flexibility t

General Description
Adipic acid is a dicarboxylic acid meaning it contains two carboxyl (COOH) functional groups. It is mainly produced from cyclohexane through oxidation processes in large-scale chemical industries.