Fumaric Acid
Pharmaceuticals
Fumaric Acid is an organic compound that is naturally occurring as a white crystalline solid. It plays a vital role in the citric acid cycle, and it is widely used in the pharmaceutical and food industry. It is used in the treatment of psoriasis and in multiple sclerosis. Fumaric Acid is a stabilizer in pharmaceutical ingredients, and is a pH adjuster.
Food
Fumaric Acid is a naturally occurring dicarboxylic acid and it is often found naturally in many fruits, vegetables, and mushrooms. Fumaric Acid is a widely used functional ingredient because it provides tartness and enhances flavors in foods and beverages. It acts as a pH control agent, and as a preservative. Fumaric Acid has antimicrobial properties, and in baking, it is a leavening agent component.
Grade
- DMF
- Industrial
Other Names
- Trans-butenedioic Acid
- 2-Butenedioic Acid
- Allomaleic Acid
- Boletic Acid
Abbreviations
- FA
Form
- Solid