Applications
Glutaric anhydride is used in the production of glutaric acid family pharmaceuticals. Its derivatives are also used in certain corrosion inhibitors, some surfactants and metal finishing compounds. It is also used in the production of polymers, particularly modified unsaturated linear (epoxy) polyesters and as a raw material in the manufacture of flavors. It is also used in improvement of electrode/electrolyte interfaces in High-Voltage Spinel Lithium-Ion batteries as an electrolyte additive.

Solubility
Soluble in Ether, dimethyl sulfoxide and methanol and water.

Notes
Moisture sensitive. Incompatible withstrong oxidizing agents, acids, bases, alcohols and amines.