Adipic Acid, also known as Hexane-1,6-dioic Acid, is a dibasic acid. Adipic Acid is slightly soluble in water and soluble in alcohol and acetone.Adipic Acid production primarily uses Nylon 6,6 by reacting with HMD Hexamethylene diamine. Adipic Acid is also used in polyurethane resins, foam, and shoe soles.