glutaric acid glutaric acid 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). not to be confused with glutamic acid. glutaric acid names preferred iupac name pentanedioic acid other names glutaric acidpropane-1,3-dicarboxylic acid1,3-propanedicarboxylic acidpentanedioic acidn-pyrotartaric acid identifiers cas number 110-94-1 y 3d model (jsmol) interactive image chebi chebi:17859 y chembl chembl1162495 y chemspider 723 y drugbank db03553 y echa infocard 100.003.471 ec number 203-817-2 kegg c00489 y pubchem cid 743 unii h849f7n00b y comptox dashboard (epa) dtxsid2021654 inchi inchi=1s/c5h8o4/c6-4(7)2-1-3-5(8)9/h1-3h2,(h,6,7)(h,8,9) ykey: jfcqedhgnnzcln-uhfffaoysa-n yinchi=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 , 100 kpa). y verify (what is yn ?) infobox references biochemistry 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. production 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. uses 1,5-pentanediol, a common plasticizer and precursor to polyesters is manufactured by hydrogenation of glutaric acid and its derivatives. glutaric acid itself has been used in the production of polymers such as polyester polyols, polyamides. the odd number of carbon atoms (i.e. 5) is useful in decreasing polymer elasticity. pyrogallol can be produced from glutaric diester. safety 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.