3,3-Dimethylglutaric acid
Synonym(s):3,3-Dimethylpentanedioic acid;NSC 14987;NSC 49114
- CAS NO.:4839-46-7
- Empirical Formula: C7H12O4
- Molecular Weight: 160.17
- MDL number: MFCD00002716
- EINECS: 225-425-0
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2025-01-27 09:38:02

What is 3,3-Dimethylglutaric acid?
Chemical properties
white to beige fine crystalline powder
The Uses of 3,3-Dimethylglutaric acid
3,3-Dimethylglutaric acid can be used as reactant involved in: Cyclodehydration of diols; Synthesis of conjugates of betulin derivatives used as anti-HIV agents; Preparation of dimeric peptide antagonists of IgG-FcRn interaction; Microwave-assisted protection of glutaraldehyde; Synthesis of glycyrrhetinic acid derivatives for proteasome inhibition; Catalytic, asymmetric transannular aldolizations.
The Uses of 3,3-Dimethylglutaric acid
3,3-Dimethylglutaric Acid is a versatile reactant used in the synthesis of (+)-Hirsutene via catalytic asymmetric transannular aldolization.
The Uses of 3,3-Dimethylglutaric acid
Reactant involved in:
- Cyclodehydration of diols
- Synthesis of conjugates of betulin derivatives used as anti-HIV agents
- Preparation of dimeric peptide antagonists of IgG-FcRn interaction
- Microwave-assisted protection of glutaraldehyde
- Synthesis of glycyrrhetinic acid derivatives for proteasome inhibition
- Catalytic, asymmetric transannular aldolizations
Definition
ChEBI: An alpha,omega-dicarboxylic acid that is glutaric acid substituted by two methyl groups at the C-3 position.
Properties of 3,3-Dimethylglutaric acid
Melting point: | 100-102 °C (lit.) |
Boiling point: | 290 °C |
Density | 1,42 g/cm3 |
refractive index | 1.4336 (estimate) |
Flash point: | 89-90°C/2mm |
storage temp. | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
solubility | Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) |
pka | pK1:3.70;pK2:6.34 (25°C) |
form | Fine Crystalline Powder |
color | White to beige |
Water Solubility | soluble |
BRN | 1765439 |
CAS DataBase Reference | 4839-46-7(CAS DataBase Reference) |
NIST Chemistry Reference | 3,3-Dimethylglutaric acid(4839-46-7) |
EPA Substance Registry System | Pentanedioic acid, 3,3-dimethyl- (4839-46-7) |
Safety information for 3,3-Dimethylglutaric acid
Signal word | Warning |
Pictogram(s) |
![]() Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
GHS Hazard Statements |
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P304+P340:IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P405:Store locked up. |
Computed Descriptors for 3,3-Dimethylglutaric acid
InChIKey | DUHQIGLHYXLKAE-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
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