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Fumaric acid

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
HOOCCH=CHCOOH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
116.07
Beilstein:
605763
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

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 (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

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General description

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 for use in specified quality tests and assays.

Also used to prepare standard, standard stock, system suitability, fumaric acid standard solutions for the assay, and impurity analysis according to the given below monographs of United States Pharmacopeia (USP):
  • Fumaric acid
  • Ibutilide Fumarate
  • Maleic Acid
  • Alanine

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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Hazard 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


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