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Fumaric Acid Technical Grade
Fumaric acid is the chemical compound with the formula this white crystalline compound is one of two isomeric unsaturated dicarboxylic acids, the other being maleic acid. In fumaric acid the carboxylic acid groups are trans (e) and in maleic acid they are cis (z). Fumaric acid has a fruit-like taste. The salts and esters are known as fumarates. Fumaric acid can be used as pharmaceutical intermediate and optical bleaching agent. In pharmaceutical industry, it is used to produce alexipharmic sodium dimmer captosuccinate and ferrous fumarate.
Technical Specification
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Specification
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Limits
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Description
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White Crystalline powder, odorless
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Water (by K/F)
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NMT 0.50% W/W
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Sulphated Ash
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NMT 0.10% W/W
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Heavy Metals
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NMT 10 PPM
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Assay (on dry basis) by Titrimetry NaOH
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NLT 99.50% NMT 100.5% W/W
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| Fumaric Acid INH/TECH. (USP/NF) |
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Mol Formula
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C4H4O4
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Mol Weight
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116.07
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Description
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White or yellowish white powder
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Assay
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99.50% to 100.5% w/w(on dry basis)
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Storage
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Store in an airtight container, protected from light.
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Chemical Name : 2-Bytenedioic Acid
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