03761
Fumaric acid
tested according to USP/NF
Synonym(s):
(2E)-2-Butenedioic acid, trans-Butenedioic acid, Acidum fumaricum
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Linear Formula:
HOOCCH=CHCOOH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
116.07
Beilstein:
605763
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
eCl@ss:
39021709
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.21
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tested according to USP/NF
Quality Level
vapor pressure
1.7 mmHg ( 165 °C)
Assay
≥99.5%
form
fine crystals
powder
autoignition temp.
1364 °F
expl. lim.
40 %
mp
298-300 °C (subl.) (lit.)
application(s)
pharmaceutical (small molecule)
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
Fumaric acid or trans-butenedioic acid, is crystalline compound that occurs widely in nature.
Application
Fumaric acid may be used in the preparation of L-Lysine-fumaric acid crystals.
Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
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
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