Fumaric acid Basic information
Product Name: Fumaric acid
Synonyms: acidefumarique;Allomaleic acid;allomaleicacid;Boletic acid;boleticacid;Butenedioic acid, (E)-;femanumber:2488;fumaric
CAS: 110-17-8
MF: C4H4O4
MW: 116.07
EINECS: 203-743-0
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Mol File: 110-17-8.mol
Fumaric acid Structure
Fumaric acid Chemical Properties
Melting point 298-300 °C (subl.)(lit.)
density 1.62
vapor pressure 1.7 mm Hg ( 165 °C)
FEMA 2488 | FUMARIC ACID
Fp 230 °C
storage temp. Store below +30°C.
solubility 95% ethanol: soluble0.46g/10 mL, clear, colorless
form Fine Crystalline Powder
pka 3.02, 4.38(at 25℃)
color White
PH 2.1 (4.9g/l, H2O, 20℃)
explosive limit 40%
Water Solubility 0.63 g/100 mL (25 ºC)
Merck 14,4287
BRN 605763
Stability: Stable at room temperature. Decomposes at around 230 C. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, bases, reducing agents. Combustible.
CAS DataBase Reference 110-17-8(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Fumaric acid(110-17-8)
Safety Information
Hazard Codes Xi
Risk Statements 36
Safety Statements 26
RIDADR UN 9126
WGK Germany 1
RTECS LS9625000
TSCA Yes
HS Code 29171900
Hazardous Substances Data 110-17-8(Hazardous Substances Data)