Fumaric Acid,Agricultural, Feed, Food, Industrial grade

CAS:110-17-8,

Fumaric acid is a dicarboxylic acid primarily used as an acidulant and preservative in the food industry, enhancing the flavor of beverages, dairy products, and processed foods. It serves as a food additive (E297) and is favored for its stability and low toxicity. Additionally, fumaric acid is utilized in the production of resins, plastics, and pharmaceuticals, particularly in the formulation of medications for psoriasis. Its role in the production of maleic anhydride also makes it essential in the chemical industry for manufacturing various industrial products.

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Fumaric acid is an organic compound widely used in various industries due to its properties as an acidulant and a chemical intermediate. Here are some key uses:

### 1. **Food Industry**
   - **Acidulant**: Fumaric acid is commonly used as a food additive (E297) to add sourness and enhance flavor in processed foods, beverages, and desserts.
   - **pH Stabilizer**: It helps control pH levels in food products.
   - **Baking**: It is used in leavening agents, especially in baking powder, as it reacts with sodium bicarbonate to release carbon dioxide.
   - **Preservative**: Fumaric acid has antimicrobial properties and can extend shelf life in some food products.

### 2. **Pharmaceutical Industry**
   - **Medicine and Supplements**: It is used in the treatment of psoriasis and multiple sclerosis in the form of fumarate esters. For example, dimethyl fumarate is a well-known drug for treating multiple sclerosis.
   - **Antioxidant**: Due to its antioxidant properties, fumaric acid is sometimes included in dietary supplements.

### 3. **Cosmetic Industry**
   - **pH Adjuster**: In cosmetic products, fumaric acid acts as a pH adjuster to balance acidity and alkalinity.
   - **Skin Care**: It is also used as a skin conditioning agent due to its anti-inflammatory properties.

### 4. **Industrial Applications**
   - **Resins and Plastics**: Fumaric acid is used in the production of alkyd resins and polyester resins. These resins are employed in coatings, paints, and plastics.
   - **Feed Additive**: It is used as an acidifier in animal feed to enhance feed digestion and improve growth performance in livestock.

### 5. **Agriculture**
   - **Soil Treatment**: Fumaric acid and its derivatives are sometimes used in fertilizers to improve soil pH levels.

Overall, fumaric acid's versatility as a stabilizer, preservative, and acidifier makes it valuable in food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and industrial products.

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SKU 110-17-8
EINECS 203-743-0
HS Code 291719
Formula C4h4o4
Application Agricultural, Feed, Food, Industrial
Color White
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Fumaric acid is a dicarboxylic acid primarily used as an acidulant and preservative in the food industry, enhancing the flavor of beverages, dairy products, and processed foods. It serves as a food additive (E297) and is favored for its stability and low toxicity. Additionally, fumaric acid is utilized in the production of resins, plastics, and pharmaceuticals, particularly in the formulation of medications for psoriasis. Its role in the production of maleic anhydride also makes it essential in the chemical industry for manufacturing various industrial products.

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