Acids

Adipic acid is a di-carboxylic acid with the formula C6H10O4 and is produced commercially by synthetic means. It has an important place in industrial applications and is most commonly used in the production of nylon 6,6 polymer. Below you can find more detailed information about the technical properties, uses and advantages of adipic acid.

Technical Specifications

• Chemical Structure: Adipic acid is an organic acid containing six carbon atoms and two carboxylic acid groups.
• Crystalline Form: It has a solid crystalline structure at room temperature.
• Water Solubility: Adipic acid is a compound that dissolves well in water. This feature allows it to be used in water-based systems in many applications.
• Acidity: It has a strong acidic property and can be used as an effective agent for acid-base reactions.

Areas of Use

1. Nylon 6,6 Production: Adipic acid is used as a basic raw material in the production of nylon 6,6 polymer.
2. Polyurethane Production: Polyurethane is used in the production of foams and elastomers. These applications are common in products such as insulation materials, shoe soles and furniture fillers.
3. Plasticiser: Used as a plasticiser in the production of some plastics. In particular, it improves the properties of polyester resins and polyamide (nylon) plastics.
4. Food and Beverage Industry: It is used as a food additive in many products such as regulating acidity and acidic sweeteners.
5. Paints and Coatings: It increases the chemical resistance of products by using in the production of some resins used in paints and coatings.
6. Pharmaceutical Industry: Used as an intermediate in the production of some pharmaceutical compounds.

Advantages

• Use in Various Industries: Adipic acid can be used in various industries as a multipurpose.
• Low Toxicity: It is a low toxicity chemical with no harmful effects on human health.
• Environment Friendly: It is a biodegradable and environmentally friendly compound in nature.
• Solubility: Thanks to its good solubility in water and various solvents, it can be used in water-based systems and different solvents.

As a versatile chemical substance, adipic acid has a wide range of applications and offers significant advantages in many industries. However, it is important to ensure appropriate formulations and safe handling for each intended use.

Acetic Acid (Vinegar Acid)

Appearance Colourless Liquid.
Chemical Name: E260, Vinegar Acid, Ethanoic Acid
Chemical Formula CH₃COOH
Packaging: 60 kg drums, 1 tonne containers

Definition and Usage Areas:

Acetic acid is produced by biological and synthetic ways in industry. Its salt and ester are called "acetate". It is completely soluble in water and is a weak acid. The glacial acetic acid form of acetic acid contains 99.5% pure acetic acid. This form solidifies at 17°C and forms a structure similar to crystalline ice grains.

Areas of Use:

1. Vinegar Production: Acetic acid is used in vinegar production. It also prevents the spoilage of vegetables by preventing the formation of microorganisms in pickle making.
2. In Chemical Industry: It is used as raw material in the production of most chemicals. It plays an important role especially in vinyl acetate production. Polyvinyl acetate obtained from vinyl acetate is used as wood glue.
3. As a Solvent: It is used as a solvent in industry. For example, it acts as a solvent in the production of terephthalic acid used in the production of PET plastics. This use is 5-10% of the total use of acetic acid.
4. Food Industry: It is used as a buffer in the food industry. It functions as acidity provider, preservative and flavouring.

Acetic acid is an important chemical with its wide range of uses in various industries. It appears with different functions in many areas from the food industry to the chemical industry.

Acid Boric - Boric Acid H3BO3

General Information:

• Chemical Name: Boric Acid
• Other Names: Orthoboric acid, borosic acid, hydrogen borate
• Natural Source: Boric acid occurs naturally in nature and is most commonly found in Turkey.
• Appearance: White crystalline, odourless solid substance
• Chemical Structure: It is a weak, monobasic Lewis acid of the element boron.
• Production Method: It is obtained by the reaction of colmanic ore and sulphuric acid or borax and mineral acid.

Physical and Chemical Properties:

• CAS No: 10043-35-3
• Melting Point 170°C
• Boiling Point 300°C
• Solubility: Soluble in water and alcohol; 2.52 g/100mL in water at 0°C
• Density: 1.435 g/cm³ (at 20°C)
• pH: pH 5.1 at 20°C in 1% solution
• Molecular Weight: 61.84 g/mol
• Molecular Formula H3BO3
• Packaging Weight: 25kg

Uses:

1. Eyewash Solution: Dilute solutions of boric acid can be used as eye wash solution.

2 .Antibacterial Agent: Dilute boric acid solutions show anti-bacterial properties.

3.Medical Use: Used in solution form in the treatment of external otitis media.

4.Agriculture: It is used in the production of boron-derived herbicides and artificial fertilisers.

5.Home and Industrial Use: Used as insecticide, deodoriser and antiseptic.

6.Wood Protection: Prevents and destroys wet and dry rot in wood.

7. Glass Production: It is used in the production of special types of glass (furnace glass, laboratory glass materials, etc.) and glass fibre.

Boric acid has a wide range of uses and is an important chemical compound in various industries. Thanks to its abundant natural resources and versatile use, it is an important raw material, especially in Turkey.

Benzoic Acid

1. Appearance: Colourless, crystalline or powdery solid
   Chemical Name: Benzenecarboxylci Acid, Carboxybenzene
   Chemical Formula: C₆H₅COOH
   Packaging Type: In 25kg bags
2. Definition and Usage Areas
3. Benzoic Acid is the simplest member of the aromatic carboxylic acid family and is a weak acid used as a precursor in the synthesis of many important organic compounds. It is a white straw and crystalline solid, slightly soluble in water. More than 90% of commercial benzoic acid is directly converted to phenol and caprolactam. Use is increasing in the production of glycol benzoates for the application of plasticisers in adhesive formulations. It is also used in the production of alkyd resins and drilling mud additives for crude oil recovery applications. It is also a rubber polymerisation activator.
4. Areas of Use

1.Food Industry:

Used to prevent microbial spoilage.

It is widely used in products such as fruit juice, marmalade, jam, carbonated drinks, pickles, ketchup.

It is used as a preservative additive in acidic and weakly acidic foods.

2.Chemical Synthesis: 90% of commercially available benzoic acid is directly converted to phenol and caprolactam.

3.Cosmetics Industry: It is found in the ingredients of shampoos, perfumes, shaving foams, hair sprays and hair colours.

4.Automotive Industry: It is included in the contents of chemicals added to the coolant part of antifreezes.

5.Tobacco and Insecticide Industry: It is used in tobacco spraying and other insecticides.

6.Analytical Chemistry: It is used in laboratories as a standard reference.

7.Medical Use: It is used in the form of Whitfield's Ointment for fungal diseases of the skin.

Benzoic Acid is an important component in industrial and consumer products with a wide range of uses.

Glycine

Glycine is indeed an important amino acid for the body. As one of the building blocks used in protein synthesis, it is essential for healthy growth and repair of muscles and tissues. It is also involved in the synthesis of important structural proteins such as collagen, which is important for skin, bone and joint health.

Glycine (symbol Gly) is an amino acid that has a single hydrogen atom as its side chain. It is the simplest amino acid with the chemical formula NH2 - CH2 - COOH (since carbamic acid is unstable). Glycine is one of the proteinogenic amino acids. It is encoded by all codons starting with GG (GGU, GGC, GGA, GGG).

Adequate glycine intake supports collagen production and can therefore improve skin health, relieve joint pain and maintain bone health. It is important to get glycine through nutrition, but in some cases supplements can also be used. However, it is important to consult a healthcare professional before starting any supplementation or nutritional programme.

Stearic Acid 

Stearic acid is chemically known as octadecanoic acid. Its appearance is a creamy white powder and its chemical formula is CH3(CH2)16COOH or C18H36O2. It is usually packaged in 25kg bags. This substance is often used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food additives and industrial oils. It can also be used in the production of cleaning products such as soaps and detergents.

It is quite impressive that stearic acid has such a wide range of uses! Its use as an emulsifier in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry plays an important role in increasing the stability of products such as creams and lotions. Its use as an auxiliary agent in the textile industry can improve the processing and durability of fabrics.

Its use as an accelerator and softening activator in the rubber industry can help rubber to be processed more quickly and to have the desired properties. Its use in candle making and crayon making can also improve the consistency and durability of these products.

It makes sense to use it for hardening soap, as it can help to achieve a harder structure. The fact that it prevents oxidation by covering metal powders in fireworks is a very important feature in terms of safety and performance.

Finally, it is also noteworthy that it can be used with glucose in confectionery to provide hardening. These versatile uses show the importance and prevalence of stearic acid in the industry.