ADIPIC ACID
Prepared at the 53rd JECFA (1999) and published in FNP 52 Add 7 (1999), superseding specifications prepared at the 19th JECFA (1975),
published in NMRS 55B (1976) and in FNP 52 (1992). ADI 0-5 mg/kg bw, established at the 21st JECFA in 1977.
SYNONYMS INS No. 355
DEFINITION
Chemical names Hexanedioic acid, 1,4-Butanedicarboxylic acid
C.A.S. number 124-04-9
Chemical formula C6H10O4
Formula weight 146.14
Assay Not less than 99.6% and not more than 101%
DESCRIPTION White odourless crystals or crystalline powder
FUNCTIONAL USES Acidity regulator, flavouring agent (see "Flavouring agents" monograph)
