murphyAdipic Acid
AKA: Hexanedioic acid, 124-04-9, Adipinic acid, 1, 4-Butanedicarboxylic acid, Adilactetten, Acifloctin, Acinetten, 6-Hexanedioic acid, Molten adipic acid
Synthetic
Acid
Clean
OriginAdipic acid belongs to the dicarboxylic acid chemical family, synthesized from petroleum-derived benzene. Produced through catalytic oxidation of cyclohexane or cyclohexanol using oxygen and catalysts.
Adipic acid is an alpha,-dicarboxylic acid that is the 1,4-dicarboxy derivative of butane. It has a role as a food acidity regulator and a human xenobiotic metabolite. It is a dicarboxylic fatty acid and an alpha,omega-dicarboxylic acid. It is a conjugate acid of an adipate(1-).
Solubility Slightly soluble in water. Freely soluble in ethanol
Formula
C6H10O4
Mol. Weight
146.14
CAS #
124-04-9
Form
Liquid
State
Adipic acid is a white crystalline solid. It is insoluble in water. The primary hazard is the threat to the environment. Immediate steps should be taken to limit its spread to the environment. It is u
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Buffering
Antioxidant
Antimicrobial
Anti-Inflammatory
Provides scent
Maintains optimal pH
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing / plus 1 case report (CIR 528)
Eye Irritant in Testing
3 studies / 3 irritating / reactions mild to severe (CIR 528)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
6 studies / 2 irritating / 2 mixed / 2 not irritating / reactions slight to severe (CIR 528)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.000001%
Rinse-off0.5–18%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2012
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR