Fumaric Acid

C₄H₄O₄

IUPAC: (E)-Butenedioic acid

CAS: 110-17-8

概述

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.

组成

元素 符号 原子 原子质量
Hydrogen H 4 1.0080
Carbon C 4 12.0110
Oxygen O 4 15.9990

元素组成

C
41.4%
O
55.1%

用途

  • Food acidulant
  • Psoriasis treatment
  • Polymer production

趣味知识

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

Structure

SMILES

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

属性

类型
organic
状态
solid
摩尔质量
116.07 g/mol
密度
1.6350 g/cm³
熔点
287.0 °C
溶解度
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).