ADIPIC ACIDCAS # 124-04-9
DESCRIPTION
Adipic acid (hexanedioic acid) is the organic compound with the formula (CH2)4(COOH)2 . It is an alpha, omega-dicarboxylic acid that is the
1,4-dicarboxy derivative of butane. Adipic acid is a white crystalline solid
and it is considered as an important industrial carboxylic acid with about 2. 5
billion kilograms manufactured per year, mainly as a precursor for the
production of nylon.
PROPERTIES
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Purity (m/m) |
99.87% |
|
Appearance |
White Crystalline Powder |
|
Color (Pt.-co) |
1 |
|
Melting Point (°C) |
153.1 |
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Water Content (m/m) |
0.11% |
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Nitric Acid Content, (mg/kg) |
3 |
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Iron content, (mg/kg) |
0.42 |
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Ash content, (mg/kg) |
3.5 |
APPLICATION
The
largest global use of adipic acid is to produce nylon 6, 6, which accounts for
approximately 70% of global output. Annual global production of adipic acid is
approximately 2.5 million tons.
Adipic
acid has been incorporated into controlled-release formulation matrix tablets
to obtain pH- independent release for both weakly basic and weakly acidic
drugs. It has also been incorporated into the polymeric coating of hydrophilic
monolithic systems to modulate the intrigue pH, resulting in zero-order release
of a hydrophilic drug, in production of Plasticizes, poly-amides, Polyesters
and herbicides in paint and varnish and textile industries.
Adipic acid functions primarily as an acidifier, buffer, gelling aid, and sequestrate. It is used in confectionery, cheese analogs, fats, and flavoring extracts. Because of its low rate of moisture absorption, it is especially useful in dry products such as powdered fruit- flavored beverage mixes, leavening systems of cake mixes, gelatin desserts, evaporated milk, and instant puddings.
PACKAGING OPTIONS
25 Kg Bags