Diglycolic acid

Diglycolic acid
Names
IUPAC name
2-(carboxymethyloxy)acetic acid
Identifiers
110-99-6 YesY
ChemSpider 7797 N
EC Number 203-823-5
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PubChem 8088
Properties
C4H6O5
Molar mass 134.09 g/mol
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Diglycolic acid is a chemical compound with the structural formula O(CH2COOH)2. It has a molecular weight of 134.089 g/mol.

Synthesis

Diethylene glycol can be oxidized to the carboxylic acid with strong oxidizing substances like nitric acid.


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