Diglycolic Acid

Name:
Diglycolic Acid
Detailed information:

M Formula:	O(CH2COOH)2
Properties:
White, crystalline solid. Mp 148C. Soluble in water and alcohol; pH of 10% aqueous solution 1.4. Forms a nonhygroscopic monohydrate at relative humidities above 72% at 25C.
Use:
Manufacture of resins and placticizers, organic synthesis, sequestering agent, emulsion breaker in petroleum.