Succinic Acid

C₄H₆O₄

IUPAC: Butanedioic acid

CAS: 110-15-6

Overview

Succinic acid is a dicarboxylic acid that plays a key role in the citric acid cycle. It is increasingly produced by fermentation as a bio-based chemical platform.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Hydrogen H 6 1.0080
Carbon C 4 12.0110
Oxygen O 4 15.9990

Elemental Composition

H
Hydrogen ×6
5.1%
C
Carbon ×4
40.7%
O
Oxygen ×4
54.2%

Uses

  • • Food additive
  • • Pharmaceutical excipient
  • • Biodegradable polymer precursor

Fun Facts

  • ✦ A key intermediate in the Krebs cycle of cellular respiration

Structure

SMILES

C(CC(=O)O)C(=O)O

Properties

Type
organic
State
solid
Molar Mass
118.09 g/mol
Density
1.5600 g/cm³
Melting Point
185.0 °C
Boiling Point
235.0 °C
Solubility
83 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
118.0266
XLogP
-0.6
TPSA
74.6 Ų
H-Bond Donors
2
H-Bond Acceptors
4
Rotatable Bonds
3
Heavy Atoms
8
Complexity
92.0

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Succinic Acid?
Succinic Acid (C₄H₆O₄) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Butanedioic acid.
What is the molecular weight of Succinic Acid?
Succinic Acid has a molar mass of 118.09 g/mol.
What state is Succinic Acid at room temperature?
Succinic Acid is a solid at room temperature.
Is Succinic Acid organic or inorganic?
Succinic Acid is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Succinic Acid?
Succinic Acid (C₄H₆O₄) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).