Adipate
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Adipate (^-OOC-(CH₂)₄-COO^-) is the ionized form of adipic acid.

As food additives, adipates are used as acidity regulators. Examples are sodium adipate (E356) and potassium adipate (E357).

See also

• Acidity regulator
• Bis(2-ethylhexyl) adipate -- additive in PVC-based plastic wrap
• Dioctyl adipate -- another adipate plasticizer
• 6-oxohexanoate dehydrogenase -- enzyme in adipate-forming chemical reaction

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