Glutaric acid

Description

Glutaric acid · CAS 110-94-1 · C5H8O4. UNII H849F7N00B. Boiling Point: 303; Boiling Point: 200 °C @ 20 MM HG; Boiling Point: 303.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	110-94-1
PubChem CID	743
Molecular formula	C5H8O4
IUPAC name	pentanedioic acid
UNII (FDA)	H849F7N00B

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	132.11
XLogP3	-0.3
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	2
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	4
Rotatable Bond Count	4
Exact Mass	132.04225873
Monoisotopic Mass	132.04225873
Topological Polar Surface Area	74.6
Heavy Atom Count	9
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	303
Boiling Point	200 °C @ 20 MM HG
Boiling Point	303.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Melting Point	207.5 °F (NTP, 1992)
Melting Point	97.8
Melting Point	97.5-98 °C
Melting Point	95.8 °C
Melting Point	98 °C
Solubility	1600000
Solubility	1600.0 mg/mL

Physical description & handling notes

• Glutaric acid appears as colorless crystals or white solid. (NTP, 1992)
• Liquid; Other Solid; Liquid; CBI; Dry Powder
• Colorless or white solid; [CAMEO] Fine faintly red crystals; [MSDSonline]
• Solid
• COLOURLESS CRYSTALS.
• LARGE, MONOCLINIC PRISMS

Regulatory Status

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances Flavoring Agents CIR / INCI: Cosmetic ingredients (Glutaric Acid) -> CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review)
GHS notification summary	3.7% (13 / 350)

GHS Hazard Classification

GHS notification summary	3.7% (13 / 350)
Reported hazard statements	H314 (49.7%), H318 (53.4%), H319 (42.9%)

Documented Uses

• Present in green sugar beets and water extracts of crude wool; [Merck Index] Used to make polymers, for biochemical research, and to treat animal diabetes; [HSDB]
• CHEM INT FOR POLYMERS, EG, POLYAMIDES & POLYESTERS
• CHEM INT FOR ITS ESTERS & ANHYDRIDE
• This is an endogenously produced metabolite found in the human body. It is used in metabolic reactions, catabolic reactions or waste generation.
• EPA Safer Chemical Functional Use Classes -> Processing Aids and Additives
• Safer Chemical Classes -> Green circle - The chemical has been verified to be of low concern

Synonyms

GLUTARIC ACID; Pentanedioic acid; 110-94-1; 1,5-Pentanedioic acid; glutarate; 1,3-Propanedicarboxylic acid; Pentandioic acid; n-Pyrotartaric acid; DTXSID2021654; CHEBI:17859; H849F7N00B; NSC-9238; DTXCID401654; hydron;pentanedioate; RefChem:5863; CHEBI:24329

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of Glutaric acid?

CAS 110-94-1; molecular formula C5H8O4; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is Glutaric acid known by?

GLUTARIC ACID, Pentanedioic acid, 110-94-1, 1,5-Pentanedioic acid, glutarate, 1,3-Propanedicarboxylic acid.

What is the regulatory status of Glutaric acid?

Documented regulatory listings: EU Flavoring substances; Flavoring Agents; CIR / INCI: Cosmetic ingredients (Glutaric Acid) -> CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review).

Is Glutaric acid classified as hazardous?

3.7% of GHS notifications report no hazard classification (13 of 350).

What are the key physical properties of Glutaric acid?

Boiling Point: 303; Boiling Point: 200 °C @ 20 MM HG; Boiling Point: 303.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg; Melting Point: 207.5 °F (NTP, 1992).

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