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Fumaric acid
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Fumaric acid |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | trans-Butenedioic acid;Allomaleic acid;Boletic acid |
| Chinese name | 富马酸 |
| Chinese synonyms | 反丁烯二酸;延胡索酸;紫堇酸;(E)-丁烯二酸 |
| Chemical category | Food Acids & Regulators |
| CAS No. | 110-17-8 |
| EINECS No. | 203-743-0 |
| Molecular formula | C4H4O4 |
| Molecular weight | 116.07 |
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Technical indicators
Assay ≥99.5%; water ≤0.5%; heavy metals (as Pb) ≤10 ppm; residue on ignition ≤0.1%
Performance characteristics
White crystalline powder, slightly soluble in water, soluble in ethanol, insoluble in chloroform
Application scenarios
Food acidulant, feed acidifier, unsaturated polyester resin, pharmaceutical intermediate