Succinic Acid

C₄H₆O₄

IUPAC: Butanedioic acid

CAS: 110-15-6

Обзор

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.

Состав

Элемент Символ Атомы Атомная масса
Hydrogen H 6 1,0080
Carbon C 4 12,0110
Oxygen O 4 15,9990

Элементный состав

C
40,7%
O
54,2%

Применение

  • Food additive
  • Pharmaceutical excipient
  • Biodegradable polymer precursor

Интересные факты

  • A key intermediate in the Krebs cycle of cellular respiration

Structure

SMILES

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

Свойства

Тип
organic
Состояние
solid
Молярная масса
118,09 g/mol
Плотность
1,5600 g/cm³
Температура плавления
185,0 °C
Температура кипения
235,0 °C
Растворимость
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

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).