- Name
Diglycolic acid
- EINECS203-823-5
- CAS No.
110-99-6
- Density1.486
- PSA83.83000
- LogP-0.82780
- Solubilitysoluble
- Melting Point140-144
- FormulaC4H6 O5
- Boiling Point445.2°Cat760mmHg
- Molecular Weight134.089
- Flash Point201.7°C
- Transport InformationN/A
- Appearancewhite to light beige crystalline powder
- SafetyModerately toxic by ingestion. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating vapors.
- Risk CodesR22;R34
- Molecular Structure
- Hazard Symbols
- Synonyms
- Article Data44
Diglycolic acid Synthetic route
Diglycolic acid Chemical Properties
MF: C
4H
6O
5 MW: 134.09
mp: 140-144
°C(lit.)
Physical State: Crystalline powder
Color of OXODIACETIC ACID: clear slight yellow
Solubility : soluble in water and soluble in alcohol
Diglycolic acid Toxicity Data With Reference
1. | | orl-rat LD50:500 mg/kg | | ACIEAY Angewandte Chemie, International Edition in English. 14 (1975),94. |
Diglycolic acid Consensus Reports
Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory.
Diglycolic acid Safety Profile
Hazard Codes: Xn
Risk Statements: 22-36/37/38-34
Safety Statements: 26-36-45-36/37/39
RIDADR: 2811
WGK Germany: 3
RTECS: AJ1530000
HazardClass: 8
PackingGroup: III
Moderately toxic by ingestion. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating vapors.
Diglycolic acid Specification
Handling of OXODIACETIC ACID: Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Keep container tightly closed. Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation.
Storage of OXODIACETIC ACID: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Store in a tightly closed container. Keep container closed when not in use.