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adipic acid
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adipic acid,
an aliphatic dicarboxylic acid (HO.CO.(CH2)4.CO.OH ), containing six carbon atoms in a linear chain. It is found in beet juice. It is used in the manufacture of synthetic plastics such as Nylon, as well as other products. [PJC]
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