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). [citation needed]
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 potassium salt of the carboxylate-nitrile that is hydrolyzed to the diacid.[1] 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. Using periodate, it is obtained from oxidation of 1,3-cyclohexanedione, which proceeds with decarboxylation.[2]
Uses
- 1,5-Pentanediol, a common plasticizer and precursor to polyesters is manufactured by hydrogenation of glutaric acid and its derivatives.[3]
- 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.[4]
- Pyrogallol can be produced from glutaric diester.[5]
Safety
Glutaric acid may cause irritation to the skin and eyes.[6] Acute hazards include the fact that this compound may be harmful by ingestion, inhalation or skin absorption.[6]
References
- ^ G. Paris, L. Berlinguet, R. Gaudry, J. English, Jr. and J. E. Dayan (1957). "Glutaric Acid and Glutaramide". Organic Syntheses: 47. doi:10.15227/orgsyn.037.0047
{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link). - ^ Smith, Michael B.; March, Jerry (2007), Advanced Organic Chemistry: Reactions, Mechanisms, and Structure (6th ed.), New York: Wiley-Interscience, p. 1736, ISBN 978-0-471-72091-1
- ^ Peter Werle and Marcus Morawietz "Alcohols, Polyhydric" in Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry: 2002, Wiley-VCH: Weinheim. DOI 10.1002/14356007.a01_305
- ^ "Glutaric acid, Pentanedioic acid, 99%". Chemkits.eu. Retrieved 2020-09-29.
- ^ US 4046817, Shipchandler, Mohammed T., "Method of synthesis of pyrogallol", published 1977-09-06, assigned to IMC Chemical Group
- ^ a b Glutaric acid, cameochemicals.com
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