Fumaric acid is generally used as a substitute for tartaric acid and occasionally in place of citric acid, at a rate of 1.36 g of citric acid to every 0.91 grams of Fumaric acid. The sourest tasting of organic acids, Fumaric acid is often used as a flavoring ingredient. Fumaric acid is an anti-oxidant, a buffering agent and is often used with sodium benzoate and calcium propionate as an anti-microbial agent.
Molecular Weight
116.07
Assay
99.5 - 100.5
Solubility
0.63 g / 100g water @ 20ÂșC
Specific Gravity
1.63
Appearance
white crystalline powder
Odor
odorless
Heavy Metals (as Pb)
not more than 10 mg/kg
Maleic Acid
not more than 0.10%
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