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Fumaric acid is a naturally occurring organic compound used in the food, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries.
- Food Industry: Used as a food acidulant (E297) to regulate acidity and improve flavor.
- Pharmaceuticals: Used in the production of certain pharmaceuticals and as an intermediate in chemical synthesis.
- Chemical Manufacturing: Applied in the production of unsaturated polyester resins.
- Agriculture: Used as a precursor to pesticides and in the formulation of fertilizers.
Appearance
White crystalline powder
Odor
Odorless
Molecular Formula
C4H4O4
Molecular Weight
116.07 g/mol
Melting Point
287 °C
Density
1.56 g/cm³
Solubility
Slightly soluble in water
Flash Point
150 °C
Chemical Stability
Stable under normal conditions
IUPAC Name
(E)-but-2-enedioic acid
Summenformel
C4H4O4
Molekulargewicht
116.07 g/mol g/mol
SMILES
C(=CC(=O)O)C(=O)O
InChIKey
VZCYOOQTPOCHFL-OWOJBTEDSA-N
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
H402 Harmful to aquatic life
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