FUMARIC ACID
FUMARIC ACID For Synthesis
Conforms to USP-NF
Short Name: FUMARIC ACID
Synonym: 2-Butenedioic acid
Basic Details
Article No.
LG101179
Grade
For Synthesis
Purity
99.5%
CAS No.
110-17-8
HS Code
2917.1950
Shelf Life
60 Months
Packings Avialable
Physical Properties
Physical state at 20 °C
Solid
Colour
White crystalline
Odour
Odorless
pH value
2.1 at 4.9 g/l at 20 °C
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C]
298 - 300 °C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C]
375 °C
Flash point [°C]
230 °C
Boiling point [°C]
290 °C
Vapour pressure mm/Hg
2.2 mm Hg at 165 °C
Density [g/cm3]
1.635 g/cm3 at 20 °C
Solubility in water [% weight]
4.9 g/l at 20 °C
Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol /water at 20°C
0.3
Explosion limits -upper [%]
40%
Explosion limits -lower [%]
3%
Chemical Specifications
Appearance
White to off-white crystalline powder
Assay
99.5 -100.5%
Identification
Passes test
Heavy metal (as Pb)
Max 0.001%
Maleic acid
Max 0.1%
Residue on ignition
Max 0.1%
Water (by KF)
Max 0.5%
Safety Information & Hazard Symbols
Symbol
GHS07
Signal Word
Warning
Hazardous Statement
H319
Precaution Statement
P305 + P351 + P338