2,2-Dimethylglutaric acid

2,2-Dimethylglutaric acid is a reactive, aliphatic hydrocarbon with a carbonyl group. It is an intermediate in the metabolism of fatty acids and may be formed by the hydrogenation of 2,2-dimethylsuccinic acid. This compound has been used as a film-forming polymer in detergent compositions and may also be used in biological samples to detect light emission. 2,2-Dimethylglutaric acid reacts with ethylene diamine to form malonic acid and x-ray crystal structures have been obtained for this compound. Pyrimidine compounds are formed when 2,2-dimethylglutaric acid reacts with ammonia or amines.