Description

Diglycolic Acid (CAS No. 110-99-6) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C₄H₆O₅, widely utilized in research and industrial applications. Also known by its IUPAC name 2-(carboxymethoxy)acetic acid, this dicarboxylic acid features a flexible ether linkage between two carboxyl groups, making it a versatile intermediate in chemical synthesis. Our product is rigorously tested for purity, ensuring optimal performance in applications ranging from polymer chemistry to pharmaceutical research. Available in crystalline form, Diglycolic Acid is packaged under controlled conditions to maintain stability and shelf life. Ideal for scientists requiring a reliable reagent for esterification, chelation, or cross-linking reactions.

Properties

• CAS Number: 110-99-6
• Complexity: 104
• IUPAC Name: 2-(carboxymethoxy)acetic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C4H6O5/c5-3(6)1-9-2-4(7)8/h1-2H2,(H,5,6)(H,7,8)
• InChI Key: QEVGZEDELICMKH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 134.02152329
• Molecular Formula: C4H6O5
• Molecular Weight: 134.09
• SMILES: C(C(=O)O)OCC(=O)O
• Topological: 83.8
• Monoisotopic Mass: 134.02152329
• Physical Description: Powder;
• Synonyms: Diglycolic acid, 2,2′-OXYDIACETIC ACID, Acetic acid, 2,2′-oxybis-, Oxydiacetic acid, Oxybisacetic acid, Oxydiethanolic acid, Oxodiacetic acid, Bis(carboxymethyl) ether, 3-Oxapentanedioic acid, Acetic acid, oxydi-, Bis(carboxymethyl)ether, Oxydi(acetic acid), 2,2′-Oxybisacetic acid, NSC 8651, EINECS 203-823-5, Anhydroglycolic acid, 3-oxapentane-1,5-dioic acid, BRN 1072117, DTXSID4041575, AI3-24216, UNII-S4651635E0, NSC-8651, DTXCID2021575, S4651635E0, .alpha.,.alpha.-Oxydiacetic acid, Diglycolic acid (6CI), Acetic acid, oxydi, 3Oxapentanedioic acid, 2,2’oxydiacetic acid, 2,2’Oxybisacetic acid, Acetic acid, 2,2’oxybis, alpha,alpha-Oxydiacetic acid, 4-03-00-00577 (beilstein handbook reference), inchi=1/c4h6o5/c5-3(6)1-9-2-4(7)8/h1-2h2,(h,5,6)(h,7,8, qevgzedelicmkh-uhfffaoysa-n, 110-99-6, 2-(carboxymethoxy)acetic acid, diglycolicacid, MFCD00004309, Diglycolic acid, 98%, Acetic acid,2′-oxybis-, OEG, SCHEMBL26928, SCHEMBL5356822, SCHEMBL8893549, CHEMBL1234950, NSC8651, CHEBI:169983, Tox21_301036, SBB058774, AKOS000120337, CCG-351657, NCGC00248264-01, NCGC00254938-01, BS-14418, CAS-110-99-6, CS-0158474, D0545, NS00079067, ST51037950, EN300-18458, Q5276305, Z57965384, F0001-2829

Application

Diglycolic Acid serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of biodegradable polymers, particularly polyesters and polyamides, due to its dual carboxyl functionality. It is also employed as a chelating agent in metal ion sequestration and catalysis, offering enhanced stability in aqueous systems. Researchers utilize this compound in the development of pharmaceutical intermediates, where its ether-linked structure facilitates controlled drug release mechanisms.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H302 (99.4%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
• H315 (98.1%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319 (98.1%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H335 (97.5%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

Precautionary Statements

• P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P330, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Acute Tox. 4 (99.4%)
• Skin Irrit. 2 (98.1%)
• Eye Irrit. 2 (98.1%)
• STOT SE 3 (97.5%)

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