Fumaric acid is used as a food acidulant in beverages and baking powders. Furthermore, fumaric acid is a pharmaceutically active substance that is used to treat psoriasis or multiple sclerosis [42]. Originally, fumaric acid was isolated from plants belonging to the genus Fumaria, from which its name is derived.
General Information: –
CAS No – 110-17-8
Molecular Formula / Molecular Weight – C4H4O4 = 116.07
Physical State – Solid
PubChem Substance ID – 87569363
Specifications: –
Purity: >99.0%(GC)(T)
Melting Point 287 °C
Applications: –
Applications. Fumaric acid has been used in food and beverage products since 1946. It is currently used in wheat and corn tortillas, sour dough and rye breads, refrigerated biscuit doughs, fruit juice and nutraceutical drinks, gelatin desserts, gelling aids, pie fillings and wine.