Fumaric Acid

C₄H₄O₄

IUPAC: (E)-Butenedioic acid

CAS: 110-17-8

Ikhtisar

Fumaric acid is the trans isomer of butenedioic acid and an intermediate in the citric acid cycle. It is used as a food acidulant and in pharmaceutical formulations.

Komposisi

Unsur Simbol Atom Massa Atom
Hydrogen H 4 1,0080
Carbon C 4 12,0110
Oxygen O 4 15,9990

Komposisi Elemental

C
41,4%
O
55,1%

Kegunaan

  • Food acidulant
  • Psoriasis treatment
  • Polymer production

Fakta Menarik

  • Fumaric acid is 1.5 times more sour than citric acid by weight

Structure

SMILES

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

Sifat

Jenis
organic
Keadaan
solid
Massa Molar
116,07 g/mol
Kerapatan
1,6350 g/cm³
Titik Lebur
287,0 °C
Kelarutan
7 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
116,0110
XLogP
-0,3
TPSA
74,6 Ų
H-Bond Donors
2
H-Bond Acceptors
4
Rotatable Bonds
2
Heavy Atoms
8
Complexity
119,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fumaric Acid?
Fumaric Acid (C₄H₄O₄) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name (E)-Butenedioic acid.
What is the molecular weight of Fumaric Acid?
Fumaric Acid has a molar mass of 116.07 g/mol.
What state is Fumaric Acid at room temperature?
Fumaric Acid is a solid at room temperature.
Is Fumaric Acid organic or inorganic?
Fumaric Acid is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Fumaric Acid?
Fumaric Acid (C₄H₄O₄) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).