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Fumaric acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog number: A10976.0E
2500 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Fumaric acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog number: A10976.0E
2500 g, Each
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Catalog number: A10976.0E
also known as A10976-0E
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS
110-17-8
IUPAC Name
(2E)-but-2-enedioic acid
Molecular Formula
C4H4O4
InChI Key
VZCYOOQTPOCHFL-OWOJBTEDSA-N
SMILES
OC(=O)\C=C\C(O)=O
Specifications
Specification SheetAppearance (Color)
White
Assay (Aqueous acid-base Titration)
≥98.5 to ≤101.5% (non-U.S. specification)
Assay (Silylated GC)
≥98.5% (non-U.S. specification)
Assay from Suppliers CofA
≥98.5% (U.S. specification)
Comment
Specification differs for U.S. and non-U.S. material where indicated
Description
Fumaric acid is used as a food additive and acid regulator. It is used in the production of polyester resins and polyhydric alcohols. It is also used as a mordant for dyes, paint additives, coating additives, plasticizers, processing aids and specific to petroleum production. Further, it is used in dentifrices as a stain remover and to make other chemicals. In addition to this, it is used in rosin esters, drying oils, printing inks and flavoring agent.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Applications
Fumaric acid is used as a food additive and acid regulator. It is used in the production of polyester resins and polyhydric alcohols. It is also used as a mordant for dyes, paint additives, coating additives, plasticizers, processing aids and specific to petroleum production. Further, it is used in dentifrices as a stain remover and to make other chemicals. In addition to this, it is used in rosin esters, drying oils, printing inks and flavoring agent.
Solubility
Soluble in water, ethanol and concentrated sulfuric acid. Slightly soluble in ethyl ether and acetone. Insoluble in chloroform, olive oil, carbon tetrachloride, xylene, molten camphor, liquid ammonia and benzene.
Notes
Incompatible with oxidizing agents, amines and strong bases.
Fumaric acid is used as a food additive and acid regulator. It is used in the production of polyester resins and polyhydric alcohols. It is also used as a mordant for dyes, paint additives, coating additives, plasticizers, processing aids and specific to petroleum production. Further, it is used in dentifrices as a stain remover and to make other chemicals. In addition to this, it is used in rosin esters, drying oils, printing inks and flavoring agent.
Solubility
Soluble in water, ethanol and concentrated sulfuric acid. Slightly soluble in ethyl ether and acetone. Insoluble in chloroform, olive oil, carbon tetrachloride, xylene, molten camphor, liquid ammonia and benzene.
Notes
Incompatible with oxidizing agents, amines and strong bases.
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