Product Name Succinic Acid
Molecular formula: C4H6O4
Molecular weight: 118.09
Physical Properties: White powder or white crystals
Melting point 185°C
Boiling point 235°C
Specific gravity 1.572
Solubility: Lightly soluble in alcohols, ethers and ketones, but insoluble in benzenes and tetrachloromethanes.
Item | Specification |
Appearance | Colorless to white crystals |
Water Solution Clarity | Colorless and transparent |
Assay (%) | ≥99.5 |
Melting Point (ºC) | 184-189 |
Moisture (%) | ≤0.5 |
Sulphate (%) | ≤0.02 |
Chloride (%) | ≤0.005 |
Iron (ppm) | ≤10 |
Residues on Ignition (%) | ≤0.025 |
Water Insolubles (PPM) | ≤50 |
Pb (ppm) | ≤10 |
As (ppm) | ≤2 |
Potassium Permanganate-reducing | Not disappear within 3 mins |
Pharmaceutical intermediates and food additives.
Succinic Acid (E363) can be used in Food, Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Health & Personal care products, Agriculture/Animal Feed/Poultry. Succinic acid is used as an acidity regulator in food.
Packing: 25kgs / Woven bag or compound bag.
Shelf life: two years
Safety Information
Non-hazardous for air, sea and road freight.
Detailed safety information is contained in each Material Safety Data Sheet, which can be obtained from our company.