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Fumaric acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Fumaric acid is used as a food additive and acid regulator. It is used in the production of polyester resins and polyhydric alcohols. It is also used as a mordant for dyes, paint additives, coating additives, plasticizers, processing aids and specific to petroleum production. Further, it is used in dentifrices as a stain remover and to make other chemicals. In addition to this, it is used in rosin esters, drying oils, printing inks and flavoring agent.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Fumaric acid is used as a food additive and acid regulator. It is used in the production of polyester resins and polyhydric alcohols. It is also used as a mordant for dyes, paint additives, coating additives, plasticizers, processing aids and specific to petroleum production. Further, it is used in dentifrices as a stain remover and to make other chemicals. In addition to this, it is used in rosin esters, drying oils, printing inks and flavoring agent.
Solubility
Soluble in water, ethanol and concentrated sulfuric acid. Slightly soluble in ethyl ether and acetone. Insoluble in chloroform, olive oil, carbon tetrachloride, xylene, molten camphor, liquid ammonia and benzene.
Notes
Incompatible with oxidizing agents, amines and strong bases.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | ∼299°C (sublimation) |
| Density | 1.625 |
| pH | 2.1 |
| Flash Point | 273°C (523°F) |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Quantity | 500 g |
| Beilstein | 605763 |
| Merck Index | 14,4287 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water,ethanol and concentrated sulfuric acid. Slightly soluble in ethyl ether and acetone. Insoluble in chloroform,olive oil,carbon tetrachloride,xylene,molten camphor,liquid ammonia and benzene. |
| Formula Weight | 116.07 |
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Certificates
Certificates
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| Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Catalog Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| P10L032 | Certificate of Analysis | 12/03/2025 | A10976.0C,A10976.36,A10976.0E |
| T19K006 | Certificate of Analysis | 02/08/2024 | A10976.0C,A10976.36,A10976.0E |
| Q03K042 | Certificate of Analysis | 19/04/2024 | A10976.0C,A10976.36,A10976.0E |
| 10248888 | Certificate of Analysis | 21/12/2023 | A10976.0C,A10976.36,A10976.0E |
| W21J001 | Certificate of Analysis | 24/10/2023 | A10976.0C,A10976.36,A10976.0E |
Safety and Handling
- Fumaric acid
- Warning
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Fumaric acid
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