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The chemical formula of adipic acid is C6H10O4.
Adipic acid has two carboxylic acid groups, and is known as a dicarboxylic acid.
Adipic acid is a white crystalline acid, with industrial applications, including involvement in the production of nylon.
Cyclohexene + 4 H2O2 --> (in presence of NaWO3 * 2H2O and Phase Transfer Catalyst) yeilds adipic acid and 4H2O
C6H10O4
adipic acid and hexamethylene diamine
An adipate is a salt or ester of adipic acid.
Nylon is formed by the condensation of Hexamethylamine and Adipic acid.
Hydrochloric acid is added during the synthesis of adipic acid to help neutralize the byproducts formed in the reaction, such as cyclohexanol. This step helps to promote the formation of adipic acid as the desired product.
Adipic acid is a sodium by-product that is generally obtained from animal fat. It is not considered Halal, but there are soy alternatives that are available on the market.
Cyclohexanone can be oxidized to adipic acid.
Adipic acid IUPAC ID is hexanedioic acid