Adipic acid

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Synonym(s)

acidum adipicum; butane-1,4-dicarboxylic acid; CAS No 124-04-9

Requires free registration (medical professionals only)

Please login to access all articles, images, and functions.

Our content is available exclusively to medical professionals. If you have already registered, please login. If you haven't, you can register for free (medical professionals only).

Requires free registration (medical professionals only)

Please complete your registration to access all articles and images.

To gain access, you must complete your registration. You either haven't confirmed your e-mail address or we still need proof that you are a member of the medical profession.

Finish your registration now

DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Adipic acid consists of white crystals, which are slightly soluble in cold water and easily soluble in hot water. It is also soluble in acetone and easily soluble in ethanol and methanol. Adipic acid is formed during the oxidation of fats.

The salts or esters of adipic acid are called adipates.

E 356 = sodium salt of adipic acid, E 357 = potassium salt of adipic acid

Field of application/useThis section has been translated automatically.

Food additive (E 355)

Acidity regulator

Table salt substitute

Flavour enhancer

Authors

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer