DIHYDROXYFUMARIC ACID Property

Melting point:

156 °C (dec.)(lit.)

Boiling point:

387.3±42.0 °C(Predicted)

Density 

2.055±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)

storage temp. 

2-8°C

pka

1.78±0.19(Predicted)

LogP

-1.310 (est)

EPA Substance Registry System

2-Butenedioic acid, 2,3-dihydroxy-, (2E)- (133-38-0)

Safety

Safety Statements 

22-24/25

WGK Germany 

3

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation

H319Causes serious eye irritation

Precautionary statements

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P337+P313IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

DIHYDROXYFUMARIC ACID Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Definition

ChEBI: A 2-hydroxydicarboxylic acid consisting of fumaric acid having two hydroxy groups at the 2- and 3-positions.

Purification Methods

Crystallise the acid from water. [Beilstein 3 IV 1975.]