| CAS# | 526-99-8 |
| FORMULA | C6H10O8 |
| Synonyms | Galactaric acid; Galactosaccharic acid |
| GROUPS/USES | Food additive, Cosmetics, Chemical Precursor, |
| Markets | Food & Beverage, Personal care & Pharmaceutical, Chemical & Materials Manufacturing |
FAQ’S
What is Mucic acid?
Mucic acid is a dicarboxylic sugar acid that appears as a crystalline powder used in food, chemical and cosmetics.
What are the uses of Mucic acid?
In the food industry, Mucic acid is used as a leavening agent for self-rising flour, as a substitute for tartaric acid in fizzies, and to make furoic acid, a flavoring agent. It is used as a precursor to adipic acid, (which is used to make nylon), pyrone, and polyethylene furanoate. It is used as an ingredient in skin care products for skin protection, anti-pollution, and anti-aging.
What are the safety measures to take while handling Mucic acid?
Mucic acid is a combustible solid. When handling, one should wear a dust mask type N95, gloves, and eye shields. If it gets on skin, wash with soap and water.
Choice Organochem LLP supplies Mucic acid to users/customers for Food & Beverage, Personal care & Pharmaceutical, and Chemical & Materials Manufacturing.
Mucic acid Specifications
| Test Items | Specifications |
| Appearance | White to Off-white powder |
| Assay, min | 98.0-102.0% |
| Melting point | 210-220°C (dec) |
| Water Content, max | ≤ 1.0% |
| Sulfated Ash, max | ≤ 0.2% |
