Dimethyl Glutarate Chemical Properties

Melting point:

−13 °C(lit.)

Boiling point:

96-103 °C15 mm Hg(lit.)

Density 

1.09 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

vapor pressure 

0.2 mm Hg ( 20 °C)

refractive index 

n20/D 1.424(lit.)

Flash point:

218 °F

storage temp. 

Store below +30°C.

solubility 

4.3g/l

form 

Liquid

color 

Clear colorless

Odor

estery floral

explosive limit

0.9-7.9%(V)

Water Solubility 

53 g/L

FreezingPoint 

-42.5℃

Merck 

14,4473

BRN 

1771444

Stability:

Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with acids, bases, reducing agents, oxidizing agents.

LogP

0.49 at 20℃

CAS DataBase Reference

1119-40-0(CAS DataBase Reference)

NIST Chemistry Reference

Dimethyl pentanedioate(1119-40-0)

EPA Substance Registry System

Dimethyl glutarate (1119-40-0)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes 

Xi

Risk Statements 

36/37/38

Safety Statements 

26-36-24/25

WGK Germany 

1

Autoignition Temperature

365 °C

TSCA 

Yes

HS Code 

29171990

Hazardous Substances Data

1119-40-0(Hazardous Substances Data)

Toxicity

LD50 orally in Rabbit: 8191 mg/kg LD50 dermal Rabbit > 2250 mg/kg

MSDS

• Language:English Provider:Glutaric acid dimethyl ester
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Dimethyl Glutarate Usage And Synthesis

General Description

Dimethyl glutarate, also known as glutaric acid dimethyl ester, dimethyl ester, pentanedioic acid, or dimethyl pentanedioate is an organic chemical with the molecular formula C7H12O4. It has a faint agreeable odor and is very soluble in alcohol and ether.

Uses

Industrial Uses
Dimethyl glutarate is used as an intermediate and solvent in the packing and formulation of mixtures and substances. It is also used as an intermediate in the manufacture of cleaning agents, lubricants, coating agents, rolling oils, metal working fluids, blowing agents, functional fluids.
The compound is used in laboratories, polymer processing, water treatment chemicals, rubber production and processing.
Uses by professional Workers
Dimethyl glutarate is used in gas and oil field production and drilling operations. It is used in de-icing and anti-icing applications, construction and road applications, and release and binders agents.
Consumer Uses
The compound is used in the manufacture of agrochemicals and water treatment chemicals.

Chemical Properties

CLEAR COLOURLESS LIQUID

Uses

Dimethyl glutarate is applied as paint and graffiti removers, nail polish removers, hand cleaners, adhesives, sealants and caulks, automotive cleaning products, bathroom and tile cleaners, general purpose cleaners, spot removers, floor maintenance products.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Synthesis, p. 555, 1985 DOI: 10.1055/s-1985-31275

General Description

Colorless liquid.

Air & Water Reactions

Flammable. Hydrolyzed by strong mineral acids and strong alkalis.

Reactivity Profile

Glutaric acid dimethyl ester is an ester. Esters react with acids to liberate heat along with alcohols and acids. Strong oxidizing acids may cause a vigorous reaction that is sufficiently exothermic to ignite the reaction products. Heat is also generated by the interaction of esters with caustic solutions. Flammable hydrogen is generated by mixing esters with alkali metals and hydrides.

Health Hazard

May be harmful by inhalation, ingestion, or skin absorption. May cause irritation.

Flammability and Explosibility

Non flammable

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