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Fumaric Acid

CAS No.: 110-17-8

Molecular Formula: C4H4O4HO2CCH=CHCO2H                Molecular Weight: 116.07

Structural Formula:

 

Property:

The density of Fumaric Acid is 1.64g/cm3. The solubility of Fumaric Acid in water is 0.63g/100ml. Fumaric Acid is white crystalline compound which is one of two isomeric unsaturated Dicarboxylic Acids, the other being Maleic Acid, wherein the carboxylic acid groups are cis. Fumaric Acid has a fruit-like taste. The salts and esters of fumaric acid are known as fumarates.

Specification:

Items Index
Asssy(%) 99.5-101.0
Loss on Drying(%) Less than 0.25
Rasidue on Ignition(%) Less than 0.1
Melting Range(℃) 286-302
Heavy Metals (Pb) (ppm) Less than10
Colour Less than15
Arsenic(ppm) Less than 3.

Usage:

Fumaric Acid can be used as pharmaceutical intermediate and optical bleaching agent. Fumaric Acid is also used in manufacturing unsaturated polyester resin.

Fumaric Acid can be used in making coating. L-Aspartic Acid, L-Lactamic Acid, Malic Acid and many auxiliaries.

Fumaric Acid is used as antistaling agent and anti-mould agent in food industry. Additive amount: 0.25-0.5% used in bread and cake; 0.2-0.4% used in chocolate-made products; below 1% used in jelly, candied fruit and jam; 0.10-0.3% used in sugar and cheese; 0.1-0.25% used in soy sauce.

Packing and Storage:

Fumaric Acid is packed in 25KG bag. Fumaric Acid should be stored in cool place.

Shelf Life:

Fumaric Acid is stored for 1 year in original packages under the described conditions.

Keywords:

Fumaric Acid, (E)-2-Butenedioic Acid, Butenedioic Acid, (E)-1,2-Ethenedicarboxylic Acid, TMEDA

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