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Product name: Adipic acid
CAS：124-04-9

Adipic acid, also known as fatty acid, is an important organic dicarboxylic acid with the structural formula HOOC(CH2)4COOH. It can undergo salt formation, esterification, amidation, and can be condensed with diamine or alcohol to form polymers. Adipic acid is a dicarboxylic acid of great industrial significance, which plays an important role in chemical production, organic synthesis industry, medicine, lubricating oil manufacturing and other fields. Its yield ranks second among all dicarboxylic acids.

Adipic acid is mainly used as a raw material for nylon 66 and engineering plastics, as well as in the production of various ester products. It is also used as a raw material for polyurethane elastomers and as an acidifier for various foods and beverages. Its effects sometimes exceed those of citric acid and tartaric acid. Adipic acid is also a raw material for pharmaceuticals, yeast purification, pesticides, adhesives, synthetic leather, synthetic dyes and fragrances.