Sodium fumarate, 98%

Description

CAS: 17013-01-3 | C4H4Na2O4 | 162.052 g/mol

Sodium fumarate is used as an acidity regulator in food processing and as terminal electron acceptors in the cultivation of certain anaerobic microorganisms. It is also used as a buffering agent and pH adjuster in cosmetic and personal care products. Further, it is used as a food additive.

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Applications
Sodium fumarate is used as an acidity regulator in food processing and as terminal electron acceptors in the cultivation of certain anaerobic microorganisms. It is also used as a buffering agent and pH adjuster in cosmetic and personal care products. Further, it is used as a food additive.

Solubility
Soluble in water.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong acids.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 17013-01-3
• Molecular Formula: C4H4Na2O4
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 162.052
• MDL Number: MFCD00064567
• InChI Key: VXXVUHAXJHEYFH-SEPHDYHBSA-N
• Synonym: disodium fumarate, sodium fumarate, sodium fumarate dibasic, fumaric acid, disodium salt, fumaric acid disodium salt, fumaran sodny czech, fumaran sodny, disodium butenedioate, di-sodium fumarate, sodium monofumarate
• PubChem CID: 87110070
• IUPAC Name: (E)-but-2-enedioic acid;sodium
• SMILES: C(=CC(=O)O)C(=O)O.[Na].[Na]

• Assay Percent Range: 98%
• Quantity: 500 g
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 160.04
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Sodium fumarate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber	241-087-7
RTECSNumber	LT1830000
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only