Fumaric Acid
Industrial Applications
Fumaric Acid is widely used across pharmaceutical and food manufacturing due to its acidity, stability, and functional versatility. In pharmaceuticals, it serves as a stabilizer and pH adjuster in formulations, helping maintain the integrity and effectiveness of active ingredients. It is also used in the production of treatments for conditions such as psoriasis and multiple sclerosis. In the food industry, Fumaric Acid is valued for its strong acidifying properties, providing tartness and enhancing flavor profiles in beverages, baked goods, and processed foods. Its antimicrobial activity makes it useful as a preservative, and it functions as a key component in leavening systems in baking.
Physical Properties
Fumaric Acid is an organic dicarboxylic acid that appears as a white, crystalline solid. It is naturally occurring and found in various fruits, vegetables, and fungi. Fumaric Acid has a strong, tart acid profile and is only sparingly soluble in water compared with other food acids, contributing to its slow-release acidifying characteristics in food applications. It is stable under normal processing conditions and has a relatively high melting point, making it suitable for both pharmaceutical and food formulations that require controlled acidity and long shelf life.
Grade
- DMF
- Industrial
Other Names
- Trans-butenedioic Acid
- 2-Butenedioic Acid
- Allomaleic Acid
- Boletic Acid
Abbreviations
- FA
Form
- Solid
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