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.
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