Chemical Name: Fumaric Acid, Trans-Butenedioic Acid
Chemical Formula: C4H4O4
CAS Number: 110-17-8
Appearance: White solid
Packaging: Kraft bag, Bulk
Definition
Fumaric Acid may be perceived differently when evaluated as a chemical compound.
It is (E)-2-Butenedioic Acid, first observed in temperate climates in the Northern Hemisphere, where plants such as lichens, bolete mushrooms, and Iceland moss are found.
Areas of Use
Naturally, human skin produces fumaric acid when exposed to sunlight.
Additionally, fumarate is produced as a result of the urea cycle.
In medical use, it has positive results in the treatment of multiple sclerosis.
Fumaric acid is used in the production of polyester resins and polyhydric alcohols, and as a mordant for dyes.
When fumaric acid is added to lamb feed, lambs produce up to 70% less methane during digestion.