CAS110-15-6
FormulaC4H6O4
SynonymEthylenesuccinic acid, 1,2-Ethanedicarboxylic acid, Butanedioic acid, Butanedioic acid
Moisturewt% 0.5 max. ----------- FCC IV p. 745
Fumaric Acid0.10% Max ---------------- FCC IV p.361
AppearanceWhite Crystals ------------ Visual
Molecular weight118.09
Iron as Fe3 ppm max.--------------ITM-110950/82
Colorcolorless monoclinic prisms or white crystal
Assay99.5% Min ---------------FCC IV p.397
Solubilitygl in water
Melting Point185 c
Arsenic, as As3 ppm max. -------------- FCC IV p.755
Residue on Ignition0.025% Max ------------ FCC IV p.751
Odorodorless, sour acid taste
Heavy Metals, as Pb10 ppm max. ------------FCC IV p.760
Ammonium10 ppm max -------------- A.O.A.C.
Boiling Point235 c (dec.)
Melting Range185-187?C -------------- FCC IV p.738
Density1.552
Very Solublein alcohol, ether, acetone, glycerin