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Fumaric acid, 99%

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CAS: 110-17-8 | C4H4O4 | 116.07 g/mol

Fumaric acid is used as a food additive and acid regulator. It is used in the production of polyester resins and polyhydric alcohols. It is also used as a mordant for dyes, paint additives, coating additives, plasticizers, processing aids and specific to petroleum production. Further, it is used in dentifrices as a stain remover and to make other chemicals. In addition to this, it is used in rosin esters, drying oils, printing inks and flavoring agent.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Fumaric acid is used as a food additive and acid regulator. It is used in the production of polyester resins and polyhydric alcohols. It is also used as a mordant for dyes, paint additives, coating additives, plasticizers, processing aids and specific to petroleum production. Further, it is used in dentifrices as a stain remover and to make other chemicals. In addition to this, it is used in rosin esters, drying oils, printing inks and flavoring agent.

Solubility
Soluble in water, ethanol and concentrated sulfuric acid. Slightly soluble in ethyl ether and acetone. Insoluble in chloroform, olive oil, carbon tetrachloride, xylene, molten camphor, liquid ammonia and benzene.

Notes
Incompatible with oxidizing agents, amines and strong bases.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 110-17-8
Molecular Formula C4H4O4
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 116.07
MDL Number MFCD00002700
InChI Key VZCYOOQTPOCHFL-OWOJBTEDSA-N
Synonym fumaric acid, 2-butenedioic acid, trans-butenedioic acid, allomaleic acid, boletic acid, lichenic acid, tumaric acid, 2e-but-2-enedioic acid, butenedioic acid, trans-2-butenedioic acid
PubChem CID 444972
ChEBI CHEBI:18012
IUPAC Name (E)-but-2-enedioic acid
SMILES OC(=O)\C=C\C(O)=O

Specifications

Melting Point ∼299°C (sublimation)
Density 1.625
pH 2.1
Flash Point 273°C (523°F)
Odor Odorless
Quantity 500 g
Beilstein 605763
Merck Index 14,4287
Solubility Information Soluble in water,ethanol and concentrated sulfuric acid. Slightly soluble in ethyl ether and acetone. Insoluble in chloroform,olive oil,carbon tetrachloride,xylene,molten camphor,liquid ammonia and benzene.
Formula Weight 116.07
Percent Purity 99%
Chemical Name or Material Fumaric acid
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Hazard Category H319-H500
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
H319
Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary Statement P264b-P280i-P305+P351+P338
EINECSNumber 203-743-0
RTECSNumber LS9625000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures

RUO – Research Use Only

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