Other Names
hexanedioic acid; 1,4-butanedicarboxylic acid

Description
Oxidation of cyclohexane, cyclohexanol, or cyclohexanone with air or nitric acid. Grade:Technical; FCC. Use: Manufacture of nylon and of polyurethane foams; preparation of esters for use as plasticizers and lubricants; food additive (acidulant), baking powders, adhesives.

Properties
- soluble in alcohol and acetone.
- Slightly soluble in water
- flash p 385F (196C) (CC).
- crystalline solid
- mp 152C;bp 265C (100mm)
- d 1.360 (20/4C)
- White
- Relatively stable.
- Combustible.

Directions for use
Manufacture of nylon and of polyurethane foams; preparation of esters for use as plasticizers and lubricants; food additive (acidulant), baking powders, adhesives

Hazard Warning
See MSDS

Dosage
None

Packaging
50-lb bags; 2,000 lbs supersacks