Adipic Acid

It is the most important dicarboxylic acid: about 2.5 billion kilograms of this white crystalline powder are produced annually, mainly as a precursor for the production of nylon.

Adipic Acidis available in the form of white crystalline powder.
Adipic acid is naturally found inbeets and sugar cane.

It is commonly added as the main acid in bottled drinks, giving them a bubbly fizz. It is also adds a tart flavor to fruit juice and gelatin. The organic acid is used in many powdered food and drink mixes to provide a sweet flavor.

Other uses:

• Nylon 6,6 and specialty nylons.

• Polyester polyols for polyurethanes.

• Wet-strength resins for paper products.

• Plasticizers for PVC.

• Unsaturated polyester resins.

• Glass interleaving powders.

• Ingredient in foods and medications.
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