Fumaric Acid

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Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

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C₄H₄O₄

C.A.S.# 110-17-8

Product Information

Usage Notes

Description

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 @ 20ºC
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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