Adipic acid
Also known as: 1,4-Butanedicarboxylic acid, 1,6-Hexanedioic acid, hexanedioic acid, Acifloctin, Acinetten, Adilactetten, EINECS 204-673-3, MFCD00004420, hexane-1,6-dicarboxylic acid
Adipic acid (CAS 124-04-9) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C6H10O4 and a molecular weight of 146.141 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 151-154 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 338.5±15.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.3±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 196 ºC. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H319 — Causes serious eye irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 124-04-9
- Jingsj CID
- J-3042-9
- Molecular Formula
- C6H10O4
- Molecular Weight
- 146.141 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 151-154 °C(lit.) |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 338.5±15.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.3±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 196 ºC |
| Exact Mass | 146.057907 |
| PSA | 74.60000 |
| LogP | 0.08 |
| Additional Property | 5 (vs air) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±1.6 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.476 |
| Additional Property | 1.44 g/100 mL (15 ºC) |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
Activity & Biological Data
| Target | Human Endogenous Metabolite |
|---|---|
| Additional Information | [1]. G.Frauendienst-Egger, Friedrich K. Trefz (2017). MetaGene: Metabolic & Genetic Information Center. METAGENE consortium. |
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2917120001 |
|---|---|
| Summary | HS: 2917120001 adipic acid Tax rebate rate:13.0% Supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward) VAT:17.0% MFN tariff:6.5% General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Adipic acid?
The CAS number of Adipic acid is 124-04-9.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Adipic acid?
Adipic acid has molecular formula C6H10O4 and molecular weight 146.141 g/mol.
Is Adipic acid hazardous?
Adipic acid has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H319 — Causes serious eye irritation.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Adipic acid?
For Adipic acid, Upstream Products: Cyclohexanol, Cyclohexanone, cyclohexane; Downstream Products: Didecyl adipate, Ethyl 6-chloro-6-oxohexanoate, Bis(1-methylheptyl) adipate.
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