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Fumaric acid

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

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Linear Formula:
HOOCCH=CHCOOH
CAS Number:
110-17-8
Molecular Weight:
116.07
Beilstein:
605763
MDL number:
MFCD00002700
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329799664
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

Agency

EP Reference Standard

vapor pressure

1.7 mmHg ( 165 °C)

API family

fumaric acid

autoignition temp.

1364 °F

expl. lim.

40 %

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

mp

298-300 °C (subl.) (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

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

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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.

Application

Fumaric acid EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H319

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

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Bas J Meussen et al.
Applied microbiology and biotechnology, 94(4), 875-886 (2012-04-25)
Rhizopus oryzae is a filamentous fungus belonging to the Zygomycetes. It is among others known for its ability to produce the sustainable platform chemicals L: -(+)-lactic acid, fumaric acid, and ethanol. During glycolysis, all fermentable carbon sources are metabolized to
Tahar Ghnaya et al.
Chemosphere, 90(4), 1449-1454 (2012-10-03)
The implication of organic acids in Pb translocation was studied in two species varying in shoot lead accumulation, Sesuvium portulacastrum and Brassica juncea. Citric, fumaric, malic and α-cetoglutaric acids were separated and determined by HPLC technique in shoots, roots and
Emine Akar et al.
Carbohydrate polymers, 90(4), 1634-1641 (2012-09-05)
A novel biodegradable sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (NaCMC)-based hydrogel was synthesized by using fumaric acid (FA) as a crosslinking agent at various ratios. Hydrogels (CMCF) were characterized using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), X-ray
Carol A Roa Engel et al.
Applied microbiology and biotechnology, 78(3), 379-389 (2008-01-25)
The potential of fumaric acid as a raw material in the polymer industry and the increment of cost of petroleum-based fumaric acid raises interest in fermentation processes for production of this compound from renewable resources. Although the chemical process yields
Qing Xu et al.
Biotechnology advances, 30(6), 1685-1696 (2012-09-04)
The growing concern about the safety of food and dairy additives and the increasing costs of petroleum-based chemicals have rekindled the interest in the fermentation processes for fumaric acid production. The key problems of the industrial production of microbial fumaric
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