Glutaric Acid Anhydride is a relatively stable molecules. Its decomposition at temperatures above 300°C and a heating time as long as 6 h generates CO2 and condensation products.
Glutaric Acid Anhydride is a beige to light brown crystalline powder.
Glutaric anhydride is a cyclic dicarboxylic anhydride, used as an intermediate in the production of pharmaceuticals, corrosion inhibitors, and polymers.
Causes somnolence, necrotic gastrointestinal changes, and diffuse hepatitis in oral lethal-dose studies of rats; An irritant that may cause serious eye injury; Toxic by ingestion and skin absorption.
