HOOC(CH2)4COOH, IUPAC hexanedioic acid, melting point 153°C. It is one of the monomers for nylon, the other being 1,6-diaminohexane.
| Adipic acid | |
|---|---|
| General | |
| Common name | adipic acid |
| Systematic name | hexanedioic acid |
| Other names | butane-1,4-dicarboxylic acid |
| Molecular formula | C6O4H10 |
| SMILES | OC(=O)CCCCC(=O)O |
| Molar mass | 146.14 g/mol |
| Appearance | White crystals |
| CAS number | [124-04-9] |
| Properties | |
| Density and phase | 1.36 g/cm³ |
| Solubility in water | slightly soluble |
|
Other solvents ethanol, acetone |
soluble |
| Melting point | 153 °C (426 K) |
| Boiling point | 337 °C (610 K) |
| Acidity | pKa1=4.42 pKa2=5.42 |
| Structure | |
| Molecular shape | ? D |
| Hazards | |
| MSDS | External MSDS |
| Main hazards | flammable |
| Flash point | 210 °C |
| R/S statement | R: 36 S: n/a |
| RTECS number | ? |
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