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Adipic acid

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): Hexanedioic acid
• Linear Formula: HOOC(CH₂)₄COOH
• CAS Number: 124-04-9
• Molecular Weight: 146.14
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• NACRES: NA.24
• PubChem Substance ID: 329748940
• MDL number: MFCD00004420
• Beilstein/REAXYS Number: 1209788
• eCl@ss: 25140904

Properties

• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• agency: USP
• vapor density: 5 (vs air)
• vapor pressure: 1 mmHg ( 159.5 °C)
• API family: adipic acid
• autoignition temp.: 788 °F
• manufacturer/tradename: USP
• bp: 265 °C/100 mmHg (lit.)
• mp: 151-154 °C (lit.)
• application(s): pharmaceutical (small molecule); pharmaceutical; pharmaceutical
• format: neat
• SMILES string: OC(=O)CCCCC(O)=O
• InChI: 1S/C6H10O4/c7-5(8)3-1-2-4-6(9)10/h1-4H2,(H,7,8)(H,9,10)
• InChI key: WNLRTRBMVRJNCN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

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This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.
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Application

Adipic acid USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia.

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS05
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Codes: H318
• Precautionary Statements: P280 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Dam. 1
• Storage Class: 11 - Combustible Solids
• Flash Point (°F): 384.8 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point (°C): 196 °C - closed cup