Fumaric Acid CAS#110-17-8
Fumaric acid is a white, odorless granular material or crystalline powder. It is soluble in alcohol, slightly soluble in water and ether, and only sparingly soluble in chloroform.
It is commonly used as an alternative to tartaric acid and provides a clean, tart, acidic-sour taste without any noticeable odor.
Fumaric acid can be produced through the fermentation of glucose by certain fungi, such as Rhizopus nigricans, or by the oxidation of furfural using sodium chlorate in the presence of vanadium pentoxide.
Fumaric acid Chemical Properties
| Melting point | 298-300 °C (subl.) (lit.) |
| Boiling point | 137.07°C (rough estimate) |
| density | 1.62 |
| vapor pressure | 1.7 mm Hg ( 165 °C) |
| refractive index | 1.5260 (estimate) |
| 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 | 3.19(1 mM solution);2.57(10 mM solution);2.03(100 mM solution); |
| Odor | odorless |
| Odor Type | odorless |
| biological source | synthetic |
| explosive limit | 0.4 |
| Water Solubility | 0.63 g/100 mL (25 ºC) |
| Merck | 144287 |
| JECFA Number | 618 |
| BRN | 605763 |
| Stability: | Stable at room temperature. Decomposes at around 230 C. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, bases, reducing agents. Combustible. |
| InChIKey | VZCYOOQTPOCHFL-OWOJBTEDSA-N |
| LogP | -4.02 at 20℃ |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 110-17-8(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Fumaric acid(110-17-8) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Fumaric acid (110-17-8) |
Safety Information
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | 36 |
| Safety Statements | 26 |
| RIDADR | UN 9126 |
| WGK Germany | 1 |
| RTECS | LS9625000 |
| Autoignition Temperature | 375 °C |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 29171900 |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 110-17-8(Hazardous Substances Data) |
| Toxicity | LD50 orally in Rabbit: 9300 mg/kg LD50 dermal Rabbit 20000 mg/kg |
Product Usage of Fumaric Acid CAS#110-17-8
Fumaric acid (CAS No. 110-17-8) is widely used across the food, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries.
In the food industry, it functions as an acidulant, preservative, fungicide, and antioxidant in products such as carbonated beverages, wine, powdered drink mixes, and ice cream. It helps provide a pleasant sour taste, enhance flavor, and extend product shelf life.
In the pharmaceutical sector, fumaric acid is used as an intermediate in the manufacture of various drugs, including detoxifying agents such as dimercaptosuccinic acid capsules and ferrous fumarate preparations. It is also utilized in the production of fine chemicals, including optical brightening agents and other specialty chemical products
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