Manufacturers Focus on Cost-Effective and Environmentally Friendly Synthesis of Industrially Important Adipic Acid Derivatives

 

Adipic acid or hexanedioic acid is a special organic compound with the basic formula ((CH₂)₄(COOH)₂. From an environmental standpoint, it's the main dicarbonate compound: around 2.5 trillion kilograms of it are made every year, mostly as a precursor to the manufacture of nylon. Major companies are focused on R&D of more cost-effective and environmentally friendly synthesis of industrially important adipic acid derivatives. For instance, in February 2020, Evonik, a specialty chemicals company, and catalysis research institute Leibniz Institute for Catalysis (LIKAT), successfully achieved the first direct carbonylation of 1,3-butadiene. The carbonylation breakthrough paves the way for more cost-effective and environmentally friendly synthesis of industrially important adipic acid derivatives.

Hexanediolic acid is one of the main components in the synthesis of collagen and elastin. It's also responsible for keeping cells from losing water, which is a vital element for tissue repair. As such, it can be seen as a very powerful anti-oxidant. For these reasons, it has many beneficial properties and is one of the key ingredients in various anti-aging supplements.

But what exactly does adipic acid do for us? One of its good things is that it prevents fat accumulation, making it an ideal ingredient in many weight loss products. However, not all weight loss products are created equal. Some contain only lipids and are thus ineffective. Other products use some other natural substance as a "fat blocker" but are still ineffective.

The best weight loss supplements are those that combine the use of lipids with a more potent substance. These substances include: hydroxycitric acid, carnitine, and chromium. The primary difference between lipids alone is that lipids can't be broken down by lipase. The only way to effectively break down lipids is through the process of de novo lipogenesis, which involves the oxidation of fatty acids into acetylated derivatives.

Acetylates, on the other hand, can be broken down by lipase. When ingested, acetates can be absorbed and used for energy. In addition to providing energy, they also help increase the efficiency of fat breakdown: since acetylated derivatives don't need to be broken down in liposomes. Lipids and acetates are commonly found in most weight loss supplements. However, there are other compounds in them, so it's important to read the labels carefully before taking any supplement.

The best fat blockers are those derived from acai berry, an exotic fruit from Central and South America. The acai berry has been shown to inhibit lipogenesis and the formation of fat cells. When combined with other nutrients like chromium, it provides the best of both worlds: it prevents fat from accumulating in your body while simultaneously increasing its rate of metabolism.

Chromium helps prevent fat from forming because it helps regulate a hormone called ghrelin, which is a satiety hormone. When your body produces too much ghrelin, you'll tend to eat more food than you should, and may experience feelings of hunger. By combining the use of lipids, energy, and fat blockers like chromium, you can boost your body's metabolism and reduce your body fat in the process.

In the recent past, lower adipic acid demand in the U.S. and increased supply in the global adipic acid market has led several manufacturers to shut plants.