Acids & Bases
Succinic Acid
A four-carbon dicarboxylic acid produced by fermentation, used as a food acidulant and flavour enhancer, a building block for biodegradable polymers, and an intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis.
A four-carbon dicarboxylic acid produced by fermentation, used as a food acidulant and flavour enhancer, a building block for biodegradable polymers, and an intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis.
- CAS
- 110-15-6
- EC / EINECS
- 203-740-4
- Formula
- C4H6O4
- HS Code
- 291719
- Food Code
- E363
- Grades
- food grade E363, pharma (Ph. Eur.), polymer grade (biobased), technical grade
- Synonyms
- succinic acid, butanedioic acid, E363, 110-15-6, amber acid, spirit of amber
Compliance
- · REACH-aligned supply
- · CLP-labelled
- · Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009