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Basic Information
Product Name: Glutaric acid
CAS Number: 110-94-1
Alias: Pentanedioic acid
Chemical Full Name: Pentanedioic acid
Molecular Formula: C5H8O4
Molecular Weight: 132.11
EINECS: 203-817-2
Structural Information
- Structure Type: Aliphatic dibasic organic acid intermediate
- Structural Features: Straight five-carbon chain with two terminal carboxyl groups; two active carboxyl groups can undergo esterification, amidation, polymerization; forms polyesters, polyamides, plasticizers and epoxy curing agents
- Characteristic: Water-soluble binary acid, widely used in polymer materials, pharmaceutical synthesis, water treatment
Physical & Chemical Properties
- Appearance: White crystalline powder
- Odor: Odorless
- Melting Point: 95–98 °C
- Density (20℃): 1.43 g/cm3
- Solubility: Easily soluble in water, ethanol, ether; slightly soluble in benzene; insoluble in aliphatic hydrocarbons
- Stability: Stable under sealed dry storage; undergoes dehydration cyclization at high temperature to form glutaric anhydride; reacts with alcohols to produce glutarate ester plasticizers
Synthesis & Applications
Production Method
Oxidation of cyclopentanol/cyclopentanone with nitric acid, recrystallization purification.
Main Applications
- Polymer material intermediate: Raw material for polyester, polyamide, biodegradable polymer, plasticizer
- Pharmaceutical intermediate: Synthetic precursor for antibiotics, vitamin derivatives
- Epoxy curing agent: Long-chain dibasic acid curing agent for waterborne epoxy coatings
- Water treatment chemical: Biodegradable scale inhibitor and metal chelating agent
- Organic synthesis reagent: Raw material for glutaric anhydride, glutaraldehyde derivatives
Safety & Storage Instructions
GHS Hazard Classification
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation from dust inhalation
Personal Protection
Dust mask, chemical splash goggles, nitrile gloves; operate in ventilated environment, avoid long-term dust contact.
Storage Condition
Hermetically sealed plastic lined paper drum, cool dry warehouse ≤30℃; isolate strong oxidants, prevent moisture absorption and caking.
Transportation
General organic solid powder; waterproof packaging during transit, separated from food.
Quality Specifications
- Purity (HPLC): ≥99.0%
- Loss on Drying: ≤0.3%
- Residue on Ignition: ≤0.1%
- Single impurity: ≤0.1%
Information Summary Table
| Item | Specification |
| CAS Number | 110-94-1 |
| Product Name | Glutaric acid |
| Synonym | Pentanedioic acid |
| Molecular Formula | C5H8O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 132.11 |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Melting Point | 95–98℃ |
| Core Advantage | Water-soluble dibasic acid, raw material for polyester, curing agent and medicine |
| Storage Rule | Sealed dry storage, separate from oxidants |
| Hazard Property | Low toxicity, dust irritates skin, eyes and respiratory tract |
| Main Usage | Biodegradable polymer monomer, pharmaceutical intermediate, epoxy curing agent, water treatment chelating agent |
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