Adipic acid is mainly used as a raw material for nylon 66 and engineering plastics, and is also used in the production of various ester products, as a raw material for polyurethane elastomers, and as an acidulant for various foods and beverages. Citric and tartaric acid.

Adipic acid is also a raw material for medicine, yeast purification, pesticides, adhesives, synthetic leather, synthetic dyes and fragrances.

Adipic acid has a soft and long-lasting sour taste, and the pH value changes less in a large concentration range, so it is a better pH value regulator. GB2760-2007 stipulates that the maximum usage of this product for solid beverages is 0.01g/kg; it can also be used for jelly and jelly powder, and the maximum usage for jelly is 0.01g/kg; Adjust the multiplier to increase the usage.