Glutaric acid is the organic compound with the formula C3H6(COOH)2 . Although the related "linear" dicarboxylic acids adipic and succinic acids are water-soluble only to a few percent at room temperature, the water-solubility of glutaric acid is over 50% (w/w).
Formula
C5H8O4
Molecular Weight
132.115
Exact Mass
132.042
LogP
0.3259
PSA
74.6
Synonyms
1,5-Pentanedioic acid
1,3-propanedicarboxylic acid
Irressat
Propane-1,3-dicarboxylic acid
ZD 1839
Iressa
Pentanedioic acid
Gefitinib
Glutaric acid
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Properties
Appearance & Physical State
Transparent liquid
Density
1.316 g/cm3
Boiling Point
302-304ºC
Melting Point
92-99ºC
Flash Point
151.2ºC
Refractive Index
1.42793 (106.4ºC)
Water Solubility
430 g/L (20 ºC)
Stability
Stable. Incompatible with bases, oxidizing agents, reducing agents.
