| CAS# | 110-15-6 |
| FORMULA | C4H6O4 |
| INS Number | 363 |
| E Number | E363 |
| Synonyms | Butanedioic acid; 1,2-Ethanedicarboxylic acid |
| GROUPS/USES | Adhesives & Sealants, Food & Beverage, Lubricant & Grease, Organic Intermediates, Personal Care & Cosmetics, Pharmaceutical & Fine Chemicals, Plastic, Resin & Rubber, Polyurethane coatings, Polyurethane foams, Antioxidants, Coatings, Dyes, Paints, Plasticizers |
| Markets | CASE – Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers, Chemical & Materials Manufacturing, Food & Beverage, Personal Care & Pharmaceutical, Surface Treatment – Fluids, Lubricants & Metalworking |
FAQ’S
What is Succinic acid?
Succinic acid is a dicarboxylic acid that appears as a white, odorless, acidic solid that is used in food, beverages, and pharmaceuticals.
What are the uses of Succinic acid?
Succinic acid is used as an acidity regulator, contributes a sour and astringent taste to umami, and flavoring agent in food and beverages. It is used as a dietary supplement, and to help reduce the effects of hangovers. It is used as an acidity regulator or counter ion in pharmaceuticals. It is used as a topical blemish treatment in skincare. It is used as a leaching agent to extract lithium from used Li-ion batteries and magnesium from magnesite ore. It is used as an intermediate for alkyd resins, coatings, dyes, lacquers, metal treatment chemicals, perfumes, photographic chemicals, and plasticizers.
What are the potential side effects of Succinic acid?
Succinic acid can irritate the skin, eyes, mucous membranes, and upper respiratory tract. It can also cause allergic reactions.
Choice Organochem LLP supplies Succinic acid to users/customers for Adhesives & Sealants, Food & Beverage, Lubricant & Grease, Organic Intermediates, Personal Care & Cosmetics, Pharmaceutical & Fine Chemicals, Plastic, Resin & Rubber, and Coatings.
