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Sigma-Aldrich

Glutaric anhydride

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

Glutaric anhydride, Tetrahydropyran-2,6-dione

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C5H6O3
CAS Number:
108-55-4
Molecular Weight:
114.10
MDL number:
MFCD00006679
UNSPSC Code:
12352115
EC Index Number:
203-593-6

vapor pressure

0.05 hPa ( 50 °C)

Quality Level

200

form

solid

autoignition temp.

320 °C

potency

1780 mg/kg LD50, skin (Rabbit)

bp

290.5 °C/1013 hPa

mp

53-57 °C

transition temp

flash point 175 °C

density

1.24 g/cm3 at 60 °C

bulk density

990 kg/m3

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

1S/C5H6O3/c6-4-2-1-3-5(7)8-4/h1-3H2

InChI key

VANNPISTIUFMLH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Analysis Note

Assay (morpholine method): ≥ 95.0 %
Melting range (lower value): ≥ 53 °C
Melting range (upper value): ≤ 57 °C
Identity (IR): passes test

Pictograms

CorrosionExclamation mark
GHS05,GHS07

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H302 - H315 - H318

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

347.0 °F

Flash Point(C)

175 °C

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