2-Methylglutaric Acid
Synonym(s):2-Methylglutaric acid;2-Methylpentanedioic acid
- CAS NO.：617-62-9
- Empirical Formula: C6H10O4
- Molecular Weight: 146.14
- MDL number: MFCD00002661
- EINECS: 210-521-7
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-07-20 23:19:27
What is 2-Methylglutaric Acid?
Description
(2)-Methylglutaric acid is a metabolite found in or produced by Saccharomyces cerevisiae. It is used in of sparsely pillared organic-inorganic hybrid compound.
The Uses of 2-Methylglutaric Acid
2-Methylglutaric acid is used as primary and secondary intermediates in pharmaceutical and chemical research.
Definition
ChEBI: 2-methylglutaric acid is an alpha,omega-dicarboxylic acid that is glutaric acid substituted at position 2 by a methyl group. It has a role as a mammalian metabolite. It is an alpha,omega-dicarboxylic acid and a dicarboxylic fatty acid. It is functionally related to a glutaric acid. It is a conjugate acid of a 2-methylglutarate(2-).
Flammability and Explosibility
Non flammable
References
1. Effects of Relative Humidity and Particle Phase Water on the Heterogeneous OH Oxidation of 2-Methylglutaric Acid Aqueous Droplets. DOI:10.1021/acs.jpca.6b11606
2. Synthesis of 2‐Methylglutaric Acid by Oxidation of 3‐Methyl‐1,2‐ cyclopentanedione on Anodically Generated Ce(IV). DOI:10.1002/chin.199538117
Properties of 2-Methylglutaric Acid
| Melting point: | 80-82 °C(lit.) |
| Boiling point: | 214-215 °C22 mm Hg(lit.) |
| Density | 1.246 |
| vapor pressure | 0.001Pa at 20℃ |
| Flash point: | 149℃ |
| storage temp. | Store below +30°C. |
| solubility | DMF: 20 mg/ml; DMSO: 16 mg/ml; Ethanol: Slightly soluble; PBS (pH 7.2): 10 mg/ml |
| form | powder to crystal |
| pka | 4.57±0.10(Predicted) |
| color | White to Light yellow |
| Water Solubility | Soluble in water. |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C6H10O4/c1-4(6(9)10)2-3-5(7)8/h4H,2-3H2,1H3,(H,7,8)(H,9,10) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | 2-Methylglutaric acid (617-62-9) |
Safety information for 2-Methylglutaric Acid
| Signal word | Danger |
| Pictogram(s) |
 Corrosion Corrosives GHS05  Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H302:Acute toxicity,oral H314:Skin corrosion/irritation H412:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P260:Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P273:Avoid release to the environment. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
Computed Descriptors for 2-Methylglutaric Acid
| InChIKey | AQYCMVICBNBXNA-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | C(O)(=O)C(C)CCC(O)=O |
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