Adipic acid (C6H10O4)

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Target: Adipic acid
CAS: 124-04-9
Formula: C6H10O4
Approx. MW: 146.14
SMILES: O=C(O)CCCCC(=O)O
PubChem CID: 196
Approx. carbons: C6

Adipic acid structure

Properties

IUPAC name: hexanedioic acid
Common names: adipic acid; hexanedioic acid; 124-04-9; Adipinic acid; 1,4-Butanedicarboxylic acid; Adilactetten; Acifloctin; Acinetten; 1,6-Hexanedioic acid; Molten adipic acid
Molecular weight: 146.14
Exact mass: 146.06
InChIKey: WNLRTRBMVRJNCN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Melting point: 304 °F (USCG, 1999)
Boiling point: 337.5 °C at 760 mm Hg: 265 °C at 100 mm Hg: 240.5 °C at 40 mm Hg: 222 °Cat 20 mm Hg: 205.5 °C at 10 mm Hg; 191 °C at 5 m
Density: 1.36 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink

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FAQ

What is the chemical formula of Adipic acid?

Adipic acid has molecular formula C6H10O4. Molecular weight about 146.14 g·mol⁻¹.

What is the CAS number of Adipic acid?

The CAS Registry Number for Adipic acid is 124-04-9.

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