Sodium adipate

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Sodium adipate

Names
Preferred IUPAC name Disodium hexanedioate
Other names Disodium adipate Adipic acid, sodium salt
Identifiers
CAS Number	7486-38-6 checkY
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChemSpider	22505 checkY
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PubChem CID	24073
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UNII	3XG6T5KYKM checkY
InChI InChI=1S/C6H10O4.2Na/c7-5(8)3-1-2-4-6(9)10;;/h1-4H2,(H,7,8)(H,9,10);;/q;2*+1/p-2 checkY Key: KYKFCSHPTAVNJD-UHFFFAOYSA-L checkY
SMILES [Na+].[Na+].[O-]C(=O)CCCCC(=O)[O-]
Properties
Chemical formula	C6H8Na2O4
Molar mass	190.106 g·mol−1
Appearance	Solid white to off-white powder or crystals
Hazards
NFPA 704 (fire diamond)	1 0 0
Lethal dose or concentration (LD, LC):
LD50 (median dose)	4000 mg/kg (intraperitoneal, mouse)
Safety data sheet (SDS)	[1]
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Sodium adipate is a chemical organic compound with formula Na₂C₆H₈O₄. It is the sodium salt of adipic acid.

As a food additive, it has the E number E356 as is used as a buffering agent and as an acidity regulator.

Preparation

Sodium adipate is prepared by reacting adipic acid with sodium hydroxide:

C₆H₁₀O₄ + 2 NaOH → Na₂C₆H₈O₄ + 2 H₂O

Safety

If consumed in excess, it can lead to high levels of sodium and gastrointestinal problems. It can also cause allergic reactions which may lead to swelling, itching, difficulty breathing. Sodium adipate has no proven health benefits.