FUMARIC ACID (C005B-007720)

General description

Fumaric acid can be prepared by fermentation by employing Rhizopus species. Recently, industrial-scale synthesis of fumaric acid from renewable feedstocks and lignocellulosic biomass has been proposed

Application

Fumaric acid has been used as a standard for the quantitative determination of phenolic compounds in nettle samples by HPLC.
Fumaric acid may be used in the preparation of L-Lysine-fumaric acid crystals. It may also be employed for the industrial manufacture of synthetic resins and eco-friendly/biodegradable polymers.

Analysis Note

sublimes at 165°C at 1.7 mm pressure (Lit.)

Molecular Weight: 116.07. Empirical Formula: C₄H₄O₄. linearFormula: HOOCCH: CHCOOH. vapor pressure: 1.7 mmHg ( 165 °C). Quality Level: 200. grade: purum. Assay: ≥. 99.0% (T). form: powder. autoignition temp.: 1364 . °F. expl. lim.: 40 . %. mp: 298-300 . °C (subl.) (lit.). solubility: 95% ethanol: soluble 0.46 . g/10 mL, clear, colorless. 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. 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.