| Molecular Formula | C6H10O4 |
| Molar Mass | 146.14 |
| Density | 1.169 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Boling Point | 150-151 °C/10 mmHg (lit.) |
| Flash Point | >230 °F |
| Water Solubility | Slightly soluble in water. |
| pKa | 4.62±0.10(Predicted) |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.438(lit.) |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Biologically active Monomethyl glutaric acid (5-Methoxy-5-oxopentanoic acid) is a dicarboxylic acid monoester, a human urine metabolite. |
| Risk Codes | 36/38 - Irritating to eyes and skin. |
| Safety Description | S23 - Do not breathe vapour. S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 29171900 |
| Raw Materials | Methanol Glutaric anhydride |
| Downstream Products | MONO-METHYL SUCCINATE |
| BRN | 1762381 |
| EPA chemical information | Pentanedioic acid, monomethyl ester (1501-27-5) |