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Adipic Acid

Adipic Acid

CAS Number: 124-04-9

Molecular Formula: C6H10O4

About Adipic Acid

Adipic Acid (CAS 124-04-9) serves as a critical monomer in the high-volume production of Nylon 6,6 and polyurethane resins, where the US market is currently experiencing a shift toward bio-based feedstocks and sustainable sourcing to meet stringent ESG mandates. Hexanedioic acid is increasingly utilized by custom synth...

Adipic Acid Specifications

CAS Number
124-04-9
Molecular Formula
C6H10O4
Molecular Weight
146.142 g/mol
IUPAC Name
hexanedioic acid
Canonical SMILES
C(CCC(=O)[O-])CC(=O)[O-]
InChI Key
WNLRTRBMVRJNCN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
PubChem CID
196
Molecular Weight
146.142 g/mol
Physical appearance
White crystalline powder or crystals

Polymer Monomer

An essential industrial building block primarily used as a comonomer with hexamethylenediamine in the large-scale production of nylon 6,6 for textiles and automotive parts

Polyurethane Precursor

A critical chemical intermediate used in the synthesis of polyester polyols for the manufacture of rigid and flexible foams, elastomers, and coatings

Plasticizer Feedstock

A key raw material used to produce adipate esters, such as dioctyl adipate (DOA), which provide flexibility and durability to polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and other plastic products

Food Additive

A non-hygroscopic acidulant and flavoring agent used in beverages, gelatins, and baking powders to regulate pH and enhance tartness

Pharmaceutical Excipient

A versatile compound used as a buffering agent in antacids and as a functional polymer component for controlled-release drug delivery systems and medical device coatings

Synthetic Building Block

A high-purity dicarboxylic acid used in organic synthesis to prepare various derivatives, including cyclopentanone and aliphatic polyesters.

Adipic Acid FAQs

Minimum Order Quantity

25 kg (evaluation) · 1 MT (commercial)

Lead Time

3 – 5 weeks estimated

Delivery Terms

FOB*

Packaging

20 L pails, 200 L HDPE drums, 1000 L IBC

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