Adipic acid

Chemical formula: C6H10O4

Molar mass: 146.14 g•mol−1

Appearance: White crystals[1]

Odor: odorless

Density: 1.360 g/cm3

Melting point: 152.1 °C (305.8 °F; 425.2 K)

Boiling point: 337.5 °C (639.5 °F; 610.6 K)

Solubility in water: 14 g/L (10 °C); 24 g/L (25 °C); 1600 g/L (100 °C)

Solubility: very soluble in methanol,ethanol. soluble in acetone. slightly soluble incyclohexane. negligible in benzene,petroleum ether. insoluble in acetic acid

log P: 0.08

Vapor pressure: 0.0728 Pa (18.5 °C)

Acidity (pKa): 4.43, 5.41

Viscosity: 4.54 cP (160 °C)

Adipic Acid is primarily used in the synthesis of nylon. It has been used as a reagent in the solid-state polymerization of nylon analogs.

Adipic acid is a white crystalline solid. Adipic acid is insoluble in water. The primary hazard is the threat to the environment. Immediate steps should be taken to limit its spread to the environment. Adipic acid is used to make plastics and foams and for other uses.