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Glutaric acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Glutaric acid is used as the raw material for organic synthesis, pharmaceutical intermediate and synthetic resin. It serves as a precursor in the production of polyester polyols, polyamides, ester plasticizers and corrosion inhibitors. It is useful to decrease polymer elasticity and in the synthesis surfactants and metal finishing compounds. It acts as an intermediate during the catabolism of lysine in mammals.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Glutaric acid is used as the raw material for organic synthesis, pharmaceutical intermediate and synthetic resin. It serves as a precursor in the production of polyester polyols, polyamides, ester plasticizers and corrosion inhibitors. It is useful to decrease polymer elasticity and in the synthesis surfactants and metal finishing compounds. It acts as an intermediate during the catabolism of lysine in mammals.
Solubility
Soluble in water, alcohol, benzene and chloroform. Slightly soluble in petroleum ether.
Notes
Incompatible with bases, oxidizing agents and reducing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 95°C to 99°C |
Density | 1.429 |
Boiling Point | 200°C (20 mmHg) |
Quantity | 25 g |
Beilstein | 1209725 |
Merck Index | 14,4473 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water,alcohol,benzene and chloroform. Slightly soluble in petroleum ether. |
Formula Weight | 132.12 |
Percent Purity | 99% |
Chemical Name or Material | Glutaric acid |
RUO – Research Use Only
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