Diglycolic acid

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Diglycolic acid
IUPAC name 2-(carboxymethyloxy)acetic acid
Identifiers
CAS number
PubChem 8088
SMILES C(C(=O)O)OCC(=O)O
Properties
Molecular formula C4H6O5
Molar mass 134.09 g/mol
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

Infobox disclaimer and references

Diglycolic acid is a chemical compound with the structural formula O(CH2COOH)2. It has a molecular weight of 134.089 g/mol.


[edit] Synthesis

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