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Fumaric acid

≥98%, FG

Synonym(s):

Boletic acid, Lichenic acid, Trans-1,2-ethylenedicarboxylic acid

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Linear Formula:
HOOCCH=CHCOOH
CAS Number:
110-17-8
Molecular Weight:
116.07
FEMA Number:
2488
Council of Europe no.:
25
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24900967
Flavis number:
8.025
EC Number:
203-743-0
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
MFCD00002700
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
605763
Organoleptic:
odorless
Grade:
FG, Halal, Kosher
Biological source:
synthetic
Food allergen:
no known allergens
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biological source

synthetic

Quality Segment

300, 400

grade

FG, Halal, Kosher

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002, FDA 21 CFR 117, FDA 21 CFR 172.350, FDA 21 CFR 175.105

vapor pressure

1.7 mmHg ( 165 °C)

assay

≥98%

form

powder or crystals

autoignition temp.

1364 °F

expl. lim.

40 %

mp

298-300 °C (subl.) (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

organoleptic

odorless

SMILES string

OC(=O)\C=C\C(O)=O

InChI

1S/C4H4O4/c5-3(6)1-2-4(7)8/h1-2H,(H,5,6)(H,7,8)/b2-1+

InChI key

VZCYOOQTPOCHFL-OWOJBTEDSA-N

Application

Fumaric acid is commonly used as a flavoring agent in food industries because of its sour, or acidic flavor. It has low water solubility. In order to increase its application in various foods, fumaric acid is used along with dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate, a wetting agent.

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pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

signalword

Warning

hcodes

H319

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

523.4 °F

flash_point_c

273 °C

ppe

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Listings

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Substances Subject to be Indicated Names

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Substances Subject to be Notified Names

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