Reaction #4350

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Reaction equation

O=C(O)CCCCC(=O)O
Adipic acid
→
O=C(O)CCCCC(=O)O
Adipic acid
OC1CCCCC1
cyclohexanol

Reactants

O=C(O)CCCCC(=O)O
Adipic acid

Reagents

None

Solvents

C1CCCCC1
cyclohexane

Conditions

Detailed conditions
See reaction.notes.procedure_details.

Workup

  1. 1
    Otherparticularly for consumption as a comonomer
  2. 2
    Otherin the synthesis of polymers

Procedure

Adipic acid is an important commodity in the chemical industry, particularly for consumption as a comonomer in the synthesis of polymers. Adipic acid is obtained by oxidation of cyclohexane or cyclohexanol on a commercial scale.

Source

DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5104873.v1Patent: US04725542uspto-grants-1988_02