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Adi-pure®
- CAS Number
- 124-04-9
- EC Number
- 204-673-3
- Chemical Name
- Adipic acid
- Chemical Family
- Carboxylic Acids & Derivatives, Organic Acids
Adi-Pure® Adipic acid (hexanedioic acid) is a dicarboxylic acid that is predominately used in the production of nylon 6,6. Other applications include uses as a monomer for polyurethanes and polyamides, and a raw material for plasticizers, wet strength paper resins, copolymer adhesives and binders, and more.
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Adi-pure
- Synonyms
1,4-Butanedicarboxylic Acid, 1,6-Hexanedioic Acid, Acifloctin, Acinetten, Adi-Pure, Adilactetten
- Functions
Binder, Chelating Agent, Disintegrant, Filler, Lubricant
- Dosage Form
- Tablets
- Markets
- HI&I Care
- Healthcare & Pharma
- Industrial
- HII Features
- High Purity
- Technology
- Base Chemicals & Intermediates
- Cleaning Ingredients
- Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
Technical data
Table 1 of 3
9 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 146.14 | — |
| Boiling Point (760 mm) with Decomposition | 337.5 (639.5) | °C (°F) |
| Melting Point | 151.5 - 153 (304.7 - 307.4) | °C (°F) |
| Density (Solid) | 1.360 | g/cc |
| Density (Liquid at 163°C (325.4°F)) | 1.093 | g/cc |
| Bulk Density (Loose) | 640 - 720 (40 - 45) | kg/m³(lb/ft³) |
| Bulk Density (Packed) | 800 - 930 (50 - 58) | kg/m³(lb/ft³) |
| Hygroscopicity (at 27°C (80.6°F) and 85% RH) | Nonhygroscopic | — |
| Crystal Form | Monoclinic needles | — |
Table 2 of 3
6 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Adipic Acid Content | min. 99.7 | wt% |
| Water Content | max. 0.2 | wt% |
| Ash Content | max. 2 | ppm |
| Iron Content | max. 0.5 | ppm |
| Methanol Solution Color | max. 4 | APHA |
| Total Nitrogen Content | max. 15 (max. 1.5) | mpm (ppm) |
Table 3 of 3
10 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Specific Heat (Solid) | 1.59 (0.38) | kJ/kg·°K (cal/g·°C) |
| Specific Heat (Liquid) | 2.26 (0.54) | kJ/kg·°K (cal/g·°C) |
| Heat of Formation | -6503 (-1625.8) | kJ/kg (cal/g) |
| Heat of Fusion | 238.5 (57) | kJ/kg (cal/g) |
| Heat of Vaporization | 560.3 (133.9) | kJ/kg (cal/g) |
| Heat of Sublimation (at 25°C (77°F)) | 881.8 (210.8) | kJ/kg (cal/g) |
| Heat of Combustion | 19,149 (4576.8) | kJ/kg (cal/g) |
| Heat of Solution (Water 10–20°C (50–68°F)) | -213.6 (-51.1) | kJ/kg (cal/g) |
| Heat of Solution (Water at 90–100°C (194–212°F)) | -240.5 (-57.5) | kJ/kg (cal/g) |
| Heat of Crystallization from Water | 265.3 (63.4) | kJ/kg (cal/g) |
