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adipic acid

HOOC–(CH2)4–COOH, 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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