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hexanedioic acid [1 record]

Record 1 2001-01-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
Universal entry(ies)
DEF

A colorless crystalline dicarboxylic acid, sparingly soluble in water, used in nylon manufacture.

CONT

Adipic acid [occurs] naturally in beets. Used in synthetic fruit flavorings for beverages and gelatin desserts (5000 ppm) to impart a smooth tart taste. Also used as a buffer and neutralizing agent in confections, but limited to 3 percent of contents ... and as a substitute for tartaric acid in baking powders because it is impervious to humidity.

OBS

hexanedioic acid: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
DEF

Produit chimique se présentant sous la forme d'une poudre cristalline blanchâtre, inodore et insipide qui est peu soluble dans l'eau et l'éther et très soluble dans l'alcool.

OBS

acide hexanedioïque : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Aditivos alimentarios
Entrada(s) universal(es)
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