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    Glutaric acid

    1. Molecular Structure

    Glutaric acid 2D Structure

    2. Chemical Identity

    PropertyValue
    IUPAC Namepentanedioic acid
    Molecular FormulaC5H8O4
    SMILESC(CC(=O)O)CC(=O)O

    3. Chemical Properties

    PropertyValue
    Molecular Weight132.11 g/mol
    TPSA74.6 Ų
    LogP-0.3
    Formal Charge0

    4. Experimental Properties

    PropertyValue
    Boiling Point200 °C @ 20 MM HG
    Melting Point97.5-98 °C
    Density1.429 @ 15 °C/4 °C
    SolubilitySOLUBILITY IN WATER (G/L): @ 0 DEG: 429; @ 20 DEG: 639; @ 50 DEG: 957; @ 65 DEG: 1118; FREELY SOL IN ABSOLUTE ALCOHOL, ETHER; SOL IN BENZENE, CHLOROFORM; SLIGHTLY SOL IN PETROLEUM ETHER
    Flash PointNo data available
    Autoignition TempNo data available

    5. Supplier Suggestions

    SupplierWebsiteLocation
    Sigma Aldrich/MerckVisit MerckInternational
    LennoxVisit LennoxIreland
    Doc SolderVisit Doc SolderIreland

    6. GHS Safety & Hazards

    Signal Word
    Danger
    GHS PictogramGHS Pictogram

    Hazard Statements

    • H314 (49.7%): Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation]
    • H318 (53.4%): Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
    • H319 (42.9%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]

    Precautionary Statements

    • P260, P264, P264+P265, P280, P301+P330+P331, P302+P361+P354, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P305+P354+P338, P316, P317, P321, P337+P317, P363, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)
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