Description
Chemical Name:Succinic acid
Cas No:110-15-6
EINECS No:203-740-4
Synonyms:Asuccin; Bernsteinsaure; Butanediacid; Ethane-1,2-dicarboxylicacid; Ethanedicarboxylic acid; Ethylene succinic acid; ethylenedicarboxylicacid
Molecular Formula:C4H6O4
Molecular Weight:118.09
Molecular Structure:
Specification:
Items | Specifications |
Cas No. | 110-15-6 |
EINECS | 203-740-4 |
Molecular Weight | 118.09 |
Appearance | White to almost white powder |
Chloride | ＜0.005% |
Sulfate | ＜0.03% |
Heavy metal | ＜0.002% |
Moisture % | ＜0.5% |
Mesh Size | 20-60 |
Iron% | ＜0.002% |
Residue on ignition | ＜0.02% |
Function:
The carboxyl group in the succinic acid molecule has high reactivity and can participate in a variety of organic reactions.
Amber acid also has certain biological activity regulation functions. It can act as a signal molecule and participate in the signal transduction process within cells.
Due to its unique chemical structure and reactivity, succinic acid is an important intermediate in many organic synthesis reactions. It can be oxidized to compounds such as maleic acid or fumaric acid, or reduced to succinic anhydride, etc.
Application:
Succinic acid is an important raw material for synthesizing polymer materials such as polyester and polyamide. In polyester synthesis, it reacts with diols (such as ethylene glycol) to produce polyester. This polyester material has good mechanical properties, thermal stability and chemical stability, and can be used to make plastic films, fibers and other products.
Succinic acid is a naturally occurring organic acid that can be used as a food additive in the food industry. It can be used as an acidity regulator to adjust the acidity and flavor of food.
Succinic acid can be used as a plant growth regulator. It can promote plant growth and development, improve plant photosynthesis efficiency, and enhance plant stress resistance.
