Adipoyl chloride (or adipoyl dichloride) is a di-acyl chloride, with formula C₆H₈Cl₂O₂.

It is a hazardous chemical that evolves HCl when reacted with water. It should be handled with full protection under a fume hood.

Adipoyl chloride can be reacted with hexamethylene diamine, another toxic chemical, to form a perfectly safe product: nylon.

Adipoyl chloride can be prepared from adipic acid.

See also

• Adipic acid
• Adiponitrile

External links

• MSDS Safety data

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