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Succinic acid
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Succinic acid |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | Butanedioic acid;Amber acid;1,2-Ethanedicarboxylic acid |
| Chinese name | 丁二酸 |
| Chinese synonyms | 琥珀酸;亚乙基二羧酸;1,2-乙烷二甲酸 |
| Chemical category | Food Acids & Regulators |
| CAS No. | 110-15-6 |
| EINECS No. | 203-740-4 |
| Molecular formula | C4H6O4 |
| Molecular weight | 118.09 |
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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
Colorless crystals or white powder, soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol and ether
Application scenarios
Food acidulant, pharmaceutical intermediate, raw material for biodegradable plastics (PBS), electroplating