Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Fumaric acid
Synonym(s)	Allomaleic acid;Boletic acid;(E)-Butenedioic acid;(E)-1,2-Ethylenedicarboxylic acid
Latest JECFA evaluation	2000 (Session 55)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	2(trans)-Butenedioic acid
JECFA number	618
CAS number	110-17-8
FEMA number	2488
COE number	25
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	116.07
Chemical formula	C4H4O4
Physical form/odour	white odourless granules or leafy crystals; virtually odourless with tart acid taste
Solubility	insoluble to slightly soluble in water; soluble in alcohol; slightly soluble in oils.
Solubility in ethanol
Boiling point (°C)	NA
Assay min %	99.5%
Acid value max
Refractive index	NA
Specific gravity	NA
Other requirements	Heavy Metals: max. 10 ppm; Maleic acid: max 0.1%; Water: max. 0.5%; Residue on Ignition: max. 0.1%; sublimes at 200°
ID Test	MS
Spectrum