Diglycolic acid

Diglycolic acid
Names

IUPAC name 2-(carboxymethyloxy)acetic acid
Identifiers
CAS Number	110-99-6^Y
ChemSpider	7797^N
EC Number	203-823-5
Jmol interactive 3D	Image
PubChem	8088
InChI InChI=1S/C4H6O5/c5-3(6)1-9-2-4(7)8/h1-2H2,(H,5,6)(H,7,8)^N Key: QEVGZEDELICMKH-UHFFFAOYSA-N^N InChI=1/C4H6O5/c5-3(6)1-9-2-4(7)8/h1-2H2,(H,5,6)(H,7,8) Key: QEVGZEDELICMKH-UHFFFAOYAA
SMILES C(C(=O)O)OCC(=O)O
Properties
Chemical formula	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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