Glutaric acid

Glutaric acid

Names
Preferred IUPAC name Pentanedioic acid
Other names Glutaric acid Propane-1,3-dicarboxylic acid 1,3-Propanedicarboxylic acid Pentanedioic acid n-Pyrotartaric acid
Identifiers
CAS Number	110-94-1 Y
3D model (Jmol)	Interactive image
ChEBI	CHEBI:17859 Y
ChemSpider	723 Y
DrugBank	DB03553 Y
ECHA InfoCard	100.003.471
EC Number	203-817-2
KEGG	C00489 Y
PubChem CID	743
InChI InChI=1S/C5H8O4/c6-4(7)2-1-3-5(8)9/h1-3H2,(H,6,7)(H,8,9) Y Key: JFCQEDHGNNZCLN-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y InChI=1/C5H8O4/c6-4(7)2-1-3-5(8)9/h1-3H2,(H,6,7)(H,8,9) Key: JFCQEDHGNNZCLN-UHFFFAOYAU
SMILES C(CC(=O)O)CC(=O)O
Properties
Chemical formula	C5H8O4
Molar mass	132.12 g/mol
Melting point	95 to 98 °C (203 to 208 °F; 368 to 371 K)
Boiling point	200 °C (392 °F; 473 K) /20 mmHg
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

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).

Glutaric acid is naturally produced in the body during the metabolism of some amino acids, including lysine and tryptophan. Defects in this metabolic pathway can lead to a disorder called glutaric aciduria, where toxic byproducts build up and can cause severe encephalopathy.

Glutaric acid can be prepared by the ring-opening of butyrolactone with potassium cyanide to give the mixed potassium carboxylate-nitrile that is hydrolyzed to the diacid. Alternatively hydrolysis, followed by oxidation of dihydropyran gives glutaric acid. It can also be prepared from reacting 1,3-dibromopropane with sodium or potassium cyanide to obtain the dinitrile, followed by hydrolysis.

Glutaric acid may cause irritation to the skin and eyes. Acute hazards include the fact that this compound may be harmful by ingestion, inhalation or skin absorption.