FUMARIC ACID 99.5% FOR SYNTHESIS

Conforms to USP-NF 2-Butenedioic acid

Product CodeB-01262BRANDBio-Chem
GradeFor SynthesisCAS No110-17-8
Purity99.5%Molecular Weight116.07
H.S.Code2917.19500Shelf Life60 Months
Molecular FormulaC4H4O4

Physical Properties

Physical state at 20 °CSolidColourWhite crystalline
OdourOdorlesspH value2.1 at 4.9 g/l at 20 °C
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C]298 - 300 °CAuto-ignition temperature [°C]375 °C
Solubility in water [% weight]4.9 g/l at 20 °CDensity [g/cm3]1.635 g/cm3 at 20 °C
Vapour pressure mm/Hg2.2 mm Hg at 165 °CFlash point [°C]230 °C
Explosion limits - upper [%]40%Explosion limits -lower [%]3 %
Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C0.3

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Specification

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%
Sulphated ash
Max 0.1%
Water (by KF)
Max 0.5%

Safety Information and Hazard Symbols

Symbol: GHS07
Signal Word: Warning
Hazardous Statement: H319
Precaution Statement: P305 + P351 + P338

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