Fumaric acid
ALDRICH/W248800 - FCC, FG
Synonym: Boletic acid; Lichenic acid; Trans-
CAS Number: 110-17-8
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C4H4O4
Molecular Weight: 116.07
EC Number: 203-743-0
MDL Number: MFCD00002700
Linear Formula: HOOCCH=CHCOOH
Product Type: Chemical
| application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
| autoignition temp. | 1364 °F |
| biological source | synthetic |
| documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
| expl. lim. | 40 % |
| food allergen | no known allergens |
| form | powder or crystals |
| grade | FG |
| Halal | |
| Kosher | |
| InChI | 1S/C4H4O4/c5-3(6)1-2-4(7) |
| InChI key | VZCYOOQTPOCHFL-OWOJBTEDSA |
| mp | 298-300 °C (subl.) (lit.) |
| organoleptic | odorless |
| Quality Level | 400  |
| reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 |
| FCC | |
| FDA 21 CFR 117 | |
| FDA 21 CFR 172.350 | |
| FDA 21 CFR 175.105 | |
| SMILES string | OC(=O)C=CC(O)=O |
| vapor pressure | 1.7 mmHg ( 165 °C) |
| Application: | Fumaric acid is commonly used as a flavoring agent in food industries because of its sour, or acidic flavor. It has low water solubility. In order to increase its application in various foods, fumaric acid is used along with dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate, a wetting agent. |
| Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
| Packaging: | 25 kg in fiber drum |
| Symbol |  GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H319 |
| Precautionary statements | P264 - P280 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P337 + P313 |
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | 36 |
| Safety Statements | 26 |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | 523.4 °F |
| Flash Point(C) | 273 °C |
| mp | 298-300 °C (subl.) (lit.) |
| FEMA Number | 2488 |
| UNSPSC | 12164502 |