Chemical Properties
It exists as a
liquid between its pour point (-24.1°C) and boiling point
(236.6°C). It is soluble in ether and slightly soluble in water
and alcohol.
Uses
Diethyl Glutarate has a role as a metabolite. It derives from a glutaric acid (G598000) an organic acid found in human urine which may be used for the detection of metabolic or other health disorders.
Definition
ChEBI: A diester obtained by the formal condensation of carboxy groups of glutaric acid with two molecules of ethanol respectively.