Adipic acid, (E-number E205) is a white crystalline powder appearing as an acid in aquaeous circumstances. It is used to make lubricant components. As a food aditive it is a gelling aid.
- Chemical formula: C6O4H10 , HOOC(CH2)4COOH
- Cas number: 124-04-9
- Chemical structure:
H--O H H H H
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O==C--C--C--C--C--C==O
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H H H H O--H
External links
- adipic acid on chemicalland http://www.chemicalland21.com/arokorhi/industrialchem/organic/ADIPIC%20ACID.htm
Last updated: 04-25-2005 03:06:01