Adipic acid production is a significant source of nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions. This happens because N2O is generated as a by-product during the chemical reactions involved in producing adipic acid. Specifically, the process involves the oxidation of cyclohexane using nitric acid, which results in the formation of N2O.
N2O is a potent greenhouse gas, with a global warming potential approximately 300 times that of carbon dioxide (CO2). This makes it a "super pollutant" that contributes significantly to climate change.
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