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Product Name:

Fumaric acid

Synonyms:

(2E)-2-Butenedioic acid;(e)-2-butenedioicaci;(e)-butenedioicaci;(E)-HO2CCH=CHCO2H;1,2-Ethenedicarboxylic acid, trans-;1,2-Ethylenedicarboxylic acid, (E);1,2-ethylenedicarboxylicacid;1,2-ethylenedicarboxylicacid,(e)

CAS:

110-17-8

MF:

C4H4O4

MW:

116.07

Mol File:

110-17-8.mol

Chemical Properties

melting point 

298-300 °C (subl.)(lit.)

boiling point 

355.5°Cat760mmHg

density 

1.499 g/cm3

vapor pressure 

1.7 mm Hg at 165 °C

Fp 

230 °C

Water Solubility 

0.63 g/100 mL (25 ºC)

Stability 

Stable at room temperature. Decomposes at around 230 C. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, bases, reducing agents. Combustible.

Usage And Synthesis

General Description

A white crystalline solid. The primary hazard is the threat to the environment. Immediate steps should be taken to limit spread to the environment. Combustible, though may be difficult to ignite. Used to make paints and plastics, in food processing and preservation, and for other uses.

Usage

Occurs in many plants. Essential to vegetable and tissue respiration. Used as an antioxidant.

Fumaric acid is used as the food acid, which plays an important role in restraining the fungus and antiseptic. It is the intermedium of such meticulous chemicals as medicine and optics bleaching agent, etc. Fumaric acid is also used for producing the unsaturated polyester resin.

Air & Water Reactions

Slightly soluble in water.

Health Hazard

Inhalation of dust may cause respiratory irritation. Compound is non-toxic when ingested. Prolonged contact with eyes or skin may cause irritation.