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817073 Fumaric acid

Overview

Key Spec Table

CAS #EC NumberHill FormulaChemical FormulaMolar MassGrade Value
110-17-8203-743-0C₄H₄O₄HOOCCHCHCOOH116.07 g/molChP,NF,JPE

Products

Catalogue NumberPackaging Qty/Pack
8170731000 Plastic bottle 1 kg
8170739050 Fibre carton 50 kg
Description
Catalogue Number817073
Synonymstrans-1,2-Ethylentricarboxylic acid
DescriptionFumaric acid
Product Information
CAS number110-17-8
EC index number607-146-00-X
EC number203-743-0
GradeChP,NF,JPE
Hill FormulaC₄H₄O₄
Chemical formulaHOOCCHCHCOOH
Molar Mass116.07 g/mol
HS Code2917 19 80
Structure formula ImageStructure formula Image
Quality LevelMQ500
Physicochemical Information
Boiling point290 °C (1013 hPa) (sublimed)
Density1.64 g/cm3 (20 °C)
Flash point273 °C
Ignition temperature375 °C
Melting Point287 °C
pH value2.1 (4.9 g/l, H₂O, 20 °C)
Vapor pressure<0.001 hPa (20 °C)
Solubility4.9 g/l
Toxicological Information
LD 50 oralLD50 Rat 9300 mg/kg
LD 50 dermalLD50 Rabbit 20000 mg/kg
Safety Information according to GHS
Hazard Pictogram(s) Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Statement(s)H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary Statement(s)P264: Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
P280: Wear eye protection/ face protection.
P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P337 + P313: If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention.
Signal WordWarning
RTECSLS9625000
Storage class10 - 13 Other liquids and solids
WGKWGK 1 slightly hazardous to water
Safety Information
Categories of dangerirritant
Storage and Shipping Information
StorageStore at +15°C to +25°C.
Specifications
Assay (calc. on anhydrous substance)99.5 - 100.5 %
Assay (HPLC; calc. on anhydrous substance)98.0 - 102.0 %
Identity (IR)passes test
Identity (JPE 1)passes test
Identity (JPE 2/ChP 1)passes test
Identity (JPE 3)passes test
Identity (HPLC)passes test
Appearance of solutionpasses test
Sulfate (SO₄)≤ 0.010 %
Heavy metals (as Pb)≤ 10 ppm
As (Arsenic)≤ 2 ppm
Malic acid (HPLC) (NF)≤ 1.5 %
Maleic acid (HPLC) (NF)≤ 0.1 %
Maleic acid (HPLC) (JPE)passes test
Maleic acid (HPLC) (ChP)≤ 0.1 %
Any individual unspecified impurity (HPLC)≤ 0.1 %
Sum of all impurities (HPLC)≤ 0.2 %
Residual solvents (ICH Q3C)excluded by production process
Water (K. F.)≤ 0.5 %
Sulfated ash≤ 0.05 %
Elemental impurity specifications have been set considering ICH Q3D (Guideline for Elemental Impurities). Class 1-3 elements are not likely to be present above the ICH Q3D option 1 limit, unless specified and indicated (*).
Corresponds to ChP, NF, JPE
Global Trade Item Number
Catalogue Number GTIN
8170731000 04022536702599
8170739050 04022536931814