W248800

Fumaric acid

FCC, FG

• Synonym(s): Boletic acid, Lichenic acid, Trans-1,2-ethylenedicarboxylic acid
• Linear Formula: HOOCCH=CHCOOH
• CAS Number: 110-17-8
• Molecular Weight: 116.07
• FEMA Number: 2488
• Beilstein: 605763
• EC Number: 203-743-0
• Council of Europe no.: 25
• MDL number: MFCD00002700
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24900967
• Flavis number: 8.025
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• Quality Level: 400
• grade: FG; Halal; Kosher
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002; FCC; FDA 21 CFR 117; FDA 21 CFR 172.350; FDA 21 CFR 175.105
• vapor pressure: 1.7 mmHg ( 165 °C)
• form: powder or crystals
• autoignition temp.: 1364 °F
• expl. lim.: 40 %
• mp: 298-300 °C (subl.) (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• Documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• Organoleptic: odorless
• SMILES string: OC(=O)\C=C\C(O)=O
• InChI: 1S/C4H4O4/c5-3(6)1-2-4(7)8/h1-2H,(H,5,6)(H,7,8)/b2-1+
• InChI key: VZCYOOQTPOCHFL-OWOJBTEDSA-N

Description

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.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H319
• Precautionary Statements: P264 - P280 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P337 + P313
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Irrit. 2
• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): 523.4 °F
• Flash Point(C): 273 °C
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves