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SUCCINIC ACID - DFI-586441
Published: 11/03/2016Description
Formula | HO2CCH2CH2CO2H |
Chemical name | 1, 2-Ethanedicarboxylic Acid |
Appearance | Odourless monoclinic prisms, very acid taste. Exists in 2 modifications: the alpha mod. below this temperature partial conversion into anhydride at the boiling point |
CAS No. | 110-15-6 |
EINECS No. | 203-740-4 |
Kosher status | Kosher certified |
Storage | Store in cool, dry place in closed bags |
Specification
Moisture | Max 0.5 wt% |
Purity | Min 99.5% |
Solubility | Insoluble in benzene |
Refractive index | 1.405 @ 190 |
Bulk Density | 1.564 @ 15°C |
Bulk Density | 1.572 @ 25°C |
pH | 2.7 |
Arsenic | Max:3ppm |
Boiling Point | 235°C @ 760 mmHg |
Melting point | 185 to 190°C |
Lead | 2 ppm |
Residue on ignition | Max:0.025wt% |
Iron (Fe) | Max:3ppm |
Fumaric Acid | Max:0.1wt% |
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