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Fumaric acid

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

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Linear Formula:
HOOCCH=CHCOOH
CAS Number:
110-17-8
Molecular Weight:
116.07
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24
PubChem Substance ID:
329749914
MDL number:
MFCD00002700
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
605763
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grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

agency

USP

vapor pressure

1.7 mmHg ( 165 °C)

API family

fumaric acid

autoignition temp.

1364 °F

expl. lim.

40 %

manufacturer/tradename

USP

mp

298-300 °C (subl.) (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical
pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

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

General description

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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 USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:
  • Dimethyl Fumarate
  • Dimethyl Fumarate Delayed-Release Capsules
  • Ibutilide Fumarate
  • Alanine
  • Maleic Acid
  • Malic Acid

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.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Codes

H319

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point (°F)

523.4 °F

Flash Point (°C)

273 °C

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

110-17-8

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