adipic acid

chemical compound

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Adipic acid is a white, crystalline dicarboxylic acid with the chemical formula C₆H₁₀O₄. It can be formed by oxidizing fats or synthesized for industrial use, most notably in the production of nylon. Adipic acid is also a component of nylon-6,6, a common type of nylon. The term "adipoyl" refers to the bivalent radical derived from adipic acid. Adipamide is a crystalline diamide of adipic acid and is known for its polymerized hexamethylene derivative, which is related to nylon.1234

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carboxylic acid
Polycarboxylic acids
Because adipic (six carbons) and longer-chain dicarboxylic acids would give rings of seven or more members, heating of these acids does not generally lead to cyclic anhydrides, though this conversion sometimes can be accomplished by using special techniques. Upon heating, phthalic acid readily yields phthalic anhydride…
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Because adipic (six carbons) and longer-chain dicarboxylic acids would give rings of seven or more members, heating of these acids does not generally lead to cyclic anhydrides, though this conversion sometimes can be accomplished by using special techniques. Upon heating, phthalic acid readily yields phthalic anhydride…
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