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Description

  • Fumarates are used as acidity regulator in food products.
  • Fumaric acid esters are used to treat psoriasis
  • Used in the manufacture of polyester resins and polyhydric alcohols and as a mordant for dyes.

Synonym: (E)-2-Butenedioic Acid

  • Appearance: Powder or crystalline powder
  • Density: 1.635 g/cm3
  • IUPAC_Name: (E)-Butenedioic Acid
  • Melting Point: 298-300 ºC
  • RTECS Number: LS9625000

Properties

Storage Temperature

RT

European Com.#

203-743-0

Hazmat Ship

Non-hazardous

Purity

>99%

Appearance color

White

Appearance form

Powder

Molecular Formula

C4H4O4

Molecular Weight

116.07

Density

1.62 g/mL

Melting point

298 - 300°C

Solubility (@ RT)

H2O: 6.3 mg/mL at 25°C
Ethanol (95%): 46 mg/mL