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Organic Acids

Adipic Acid Extra Pure

RA000436 CAS 124-04-9 Extra Pure

Identity

Product code
RA000436
CAS number
124-04-9
Grade
Extra Pure
Purity
99%
Molecular formula
C6H10O4
Molecular weight
146.14

Classification

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Solid —
Vapour density 5.04 —
Density [g/cm3] 1.36 g/cm3 g/cm3
Solubility in water [% weight] Slightly soluble in water —
Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C 0.093 —
Colour White powder —
Odour Odorless —
pH value 3.2 —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 151 - 154 °C °C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C] 405 °C °C
Flash point [°C] 196 °C °C
Boiling point [°C] 265 °C °C
Vapour pressure mm/Hg 1 mmHg mmHg

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit Method
Appearance White powder or crystalline powder — —
Nitrate (NO3) Max 0.003 % % —
Sulphate (SO4) Max 0.05 % % —
Iron (Fe) Max 0.001 % % —
Heavy metal Max 0.0001 % % —
Loss on drying (1 g, 105°C, 3 hrs) Max 0.2 % % —
Sulphated ash Max 0.1 % % —
Individual impurity Max 0.1 % % —
Total impurities Max 0.5 % % —
Assay 98.0 - 102.0 % % HPLC
Infrared spectrum Conforms — —
Identification as per USP The retention time of the adipic acid peak of the Sample solution corresponds to that of the Standard solution, as obtained in the Assay — —
Melting point 151 - 154 °C °C —
Appearance of solution Passes test — —
Chloride (Cl) Max 0.02 % % —

2 grades of this substance are listed. Each grade is a separate product with its own specifications, pack sizes and documents.

Packaging

Pack size SKU
25 kg RA000436-PK-25KG
500 g RA000436-PK-500G
50 kg RA000436-PK-50KG