Term Name: | glutaric anhydride |
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Synonyms: | dihydro-2H-pyran-2,6(3H)-dione, glutaric acid anhydride, oxane-2,6-dione, pentanedioic acid anhydride, pentanedioic anhydride, pyroglutaric acid |
Definition: | A cyclic dicarboxylic anhydride that is oxane which carries oxo groups at positions 2 and 6. It is used as an intermediate in the production of pharmaceuticals, corrosion inhibitors, and polymers (E.g. epoxy polyesters). |
Ontology: | ChEBI [CHEBI:167482] ( EBI ) |