
Fumaric acid (MF: C₄H₄O₄, MW: 116.07), also known as fumaric acid or trans-butenedioic acid, occurs naturally in Corydalis, mushrooms, and fresh beef. It serves as a vital organic chemical feedstock, an intermediate in fine chemical products, and a key derivative of maleic anhydride. Its highly reactive chemical properties enable participation in Diels-Alder reactions; polymerisation, addition reactions, and other chemical processes. It finds extensive application in foodstuffs, coatings, resins, and plasticisers.
| Item | Specification |
| Boiling point | 290°C |
| Melting point | 287°C |
| Density | 1.62 g/cm³ |
| Vapour pressure | 1.7 mmHg (165°C) |
| Refractive index | 1.5260 (estimated) |
| Flash point | 230°C |
| Solubility | Soluble in ethanol; slightly soluble in water and diethyl ether; sparingly soluble in chloroform |
| Acidity coefficient (pKa) | 3.02, 4.38 (at 25°C) |
| Stability | Stable at room temperature; decomposes at approximately 230°C; incompatible with strong oxidising agents, alkalis, and reducing agents. Flammable. |
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