Succinic Acid
Specifications
| Item | Index |
| Appearance | Colorless to white crystals |
| Assay | 99.50% Min |
| Moisture | 0.5% Max |
| Melting Point(℃) | 185—189 |
| Water Solution Clarity | Colorless and transparent |
| Water Insolubles | 100PPM Max |
| Residues on Ignition | 0.1%Max |
| Chlorides | 0.007% Max |
| Sulfates | 0.02% Max |
| Heavy Metals(Pb) | 10PPM Max |
| Cadmium | 10PPM Max |
| Arsenic | 2PPM Max |
Packing & Storage
| Packing | In 25kg bag |
| Storage | 20℃, 2 years. |
| Shipping | Room temperature in China; may vary elsewhere |
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General Information
| Common Names | Succinic acid | 1,4-Butanedioic acid | Butane diacid | ||
| Structure |   | ||
| CAS No. | 110-15-6 | Boiling Point (℃) | 236.1±13.0 °C |
| Molecular Weight | 118.088 | Melting Point (℃) | 185 °C |
| Appearance | White powder | Vapor Specific Gravity | 1.4±0.1 |
| HS Code | 2917190090 | Flash Point (℃) | 110.9±16.3 °C |
| Solubility | Soluble in water, ethanol and ether | Autoignition Temperature (℃) | / |
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| SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID | |
| Inhalation | Cough. Sore throat. | Use local exhaust or breathing protection. | Fresh air, rest. |
| Skin | Redness. Burning sensation. Itching. | Protective gloves. | Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. |
| Eyes | Redness. Pain. | Wear safety goggles. | First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention. |
| Ingestion | Abdominal pain. Nausea. Vomiting. | Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating. | Rinse mouth. Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!). Refer for medical attention . |
Frequently Asked Questions
Uses/Applications of Succinic Acid
In Food
Succinic acid is an ideal sour agent. The sodium salt of succinic acid can improve the quality of soy sauce, soybean paste, liquid seasoning and refined products, and is used as a flavor improver for pickles, ham, sausages, processed fish products, canned meat, etc. It is also used as a fortifier for milk powder, milk tablets, and biscuits to promote growth and development.
In Medicine
1.Sodium succinate has the effect of treating coma.
2.The ammonium salt of succinic acid can be used as a sedative.
3.Succinic acid and its anhydrides are used in the manufacture of 4.sulfonamides, vitamins A, B6, hemostatics and cortisone derivatives.
5.Succinic acid has a detoxifying effect on barbiturate poisoning.
6.Ethyl succinate erythromycin, also known as Libenza, is a commonly used oral antibacterial drug.
In Agriculture
Succinic acid is a plant growth hormone, which can control plant growth, regulate nutrients, increase drought resistance, disease resistance, and frost resistance. When applied to crops, it can generally increase yield by 10%-20%. Also used to treat barley smut and as a herbicide additive.