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Fumaric acid

 

Identification
Molecular Structure CAS No. 110-17-8
Molecular Formula C4H4O4
Molecular Weight 116.07
Name Fumaric acid
Synonymous Trans-butenedioicacid; (E)-2-Butenedioic acid; Butenedioic acid; (E)-1,2-Ethenedicarboxylic acid; TMEDA
Properties
Melting Point 295-300 ºC
Density 1.625
Flash Point 230 ºC
Safety & Transportation Information
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Supplier Specification
Appearance White, odorless granules or crystalline powder
Purity 99.5%+
Packages 25kg/drum
Productivity
Storage Kept airtightly in a light - proof,dry and cool place.
Notes Used as an acidulant, Fumaric acid has bacteriostatic and antiseptic function. It also can be used as acidity regulator, acidifier, thermal-oxidative resist auxiliary, curing accelerant and spice. Used as acidic substance of effervescent agent, it can produce extended and exquisite bubbles.
Fumaric acid can be used as pharmaceutical intermediate and optical bleaching agent. In pharmaceutical industry, it is used to produce alexipharmic sodium dimercaptosuccinate and ferrous fumarate. Fumaric acid is also used in manufacturing unsaturated polyester resin.
 
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