Fumaric acid
USP/1286708 - United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
CAS Number: 110-17-8
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C4H4O4
Molecular Weight: 116.07
MDL Number: MFCD00002700
Linear Formula: HOOCCH=CHCOOH
Product Type: Chemical
| API family | fumaric acid |
| application(s) | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
| autoignition temp. | 1364 °F |
| expl. lim. | 40 % |
| format | neat |
| grade | pharmaceutical primary standard |
| InChI | 1S/C4H4O4/c5-3(6)1-2-4(7) |
| InChI key | VZCYOOQTPOCHFL-OWOJBTEDSA |
| manufacturer/tradename | USP |
| mp | 298-300 °C (subl.) (lit.) |
| SMILES string | OC(=O)C=CC(O)=O |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| vapor pressure | 1.7 mmHg ( 165 °C) |
| Analysis Note: | These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind. |
| Application: | Fumaric acid USP reference standard for use in specified quality tests and assays. Also used to prepare standard, standard stock, system suitability, fumaric acid standard solutions for the assay, and impurity analysis according to the given below monographs of United States Pharmacopeia (USP): • Fumaric acid • Ibutilide Fumarate • Maleic Acid • Alanine |
| General description: | This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia   . |
| Other Notes: | Sales restrictions may apply. |
| Symbol |  GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H319 |
| Precautionary statements | P264 - P280 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P337 + P313 |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | 523.4 °F |
| Flash Point(C) | 273 °C |
| mp | 298-300 °C (subl.) (lit.) |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| UNSPSC | 41116107 |