Glutaric acid

• Description:

  Glutaric acid is a simple five-carbon linear dicarboxylic acid. Glutaric acid is naturally produced in the body during the metabolism of some amino acids including lysine and tryptophan. Glutaric acid may cause irritation to the skin and eyes. When present in sufficiently high levels glutaric acid can act as an acidogen and a metabotoxin.

• Stability:

  ≥ 2 years

• Purity:

  >98% (HPLC)

• Weight:

  132.11

• Molecular Formula:

  C5H8O4

• Notes:

  Research use only, not for human use.

• Receptor:

  Endogenous Metabolite

• CAS Number:

  110-94-1