Description

Dipotassium Adipate is the dipotassium salt of adipic acid, a key organic compound with the CAS registry number 19147-16-1. This versatile chemical intermediate is valued for its role as a buffering agent and pH adjuster in various industrial and specialty formulations. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the food, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries for its functional properties and compatibility.

Application

• Food Additive & Buffer: Used as an acidity regulator and buffering agent in processed foods and beverages to maintain consistent pH levels.
• Pharmaceutical Excipient: Serves as a pH adjuster and stabilizer in tablet and liquid formulations, ensuring drug efficacy and shelf-life.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Incorporated into creams, lotions, and other formulations as a buffering agent to maintain skin-friendly pH balance.
• Industrial Buffer Solutions: Employed in the preparation of laboratory and industrial buffer solutions requiring precise and stable pH control.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a key intermediate or catalyst in organic synthesis processes, particularly in polymer and specialty chemical production.
• Water Treatment: Utilized in certain water treatment formulations to control alkalinity and prevent scale formation.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dipotassium Adipate
CAS No.	19147-16-1
Molecular Formula	C6H8K2O4
Molecular Weight	222.32 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium Adipate; Dipotassium Hexanedioate; Adipic Acid Dipotassium Salt; Hexanedioic Acid, Dipotassium Salt; Adipic Acid Potassium Salt; E 357 (Food Additive Code); UNII-9P3H8Z1K2P
EINECS	242-843-5

Quality Control

Our Dipotassium Adipate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. We offer grades suitable for food (FCC), pharmaceutical, and technical applications, with quality parameters tailored to meet specific industry requirements. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles to ensure compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can lead to caking or degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0 %
pH (5% solution)	7.0 - 9.0
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Water Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.1 %

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.