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| ADIPIC ACID COOH(CH2)3COOH. 48th highest-volume chemical produced in US (1985). (hexanedioic acid; 1,4-butanedicarboxylic acid.) CAS: 124-04-9 Properties: White, crystalline solid; mp 152C;bp 265C (100mm); d 1.360 (20/4C); flash p 385F (196C) (CC). Slightly soluble in water, soluble in alcohol and acetone. Relatively stable. Combustible. Derivation: Oxidation of cyclohexane, cyclohexanol, or cyclohexanone with air or nitric acid. Grade:Technical; FCC. Use: Manufacture of nylon and of polyurethane foams; preparation of esters for use as plasticizers and lubricants; food additive (acidulant), baking powders, adhesives. THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES IN FULL WITH THE FCC SPECIFICATIONS | ||||||||||
