Fumaric acid, 99%

Description

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.

Specifications

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

• 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

Safety and Handling

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

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only