Cat Number: CHE110156

Succinic Acid

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CAS Number

110-15-6

Synonyms

butanedioic acid
Amber acid
Asuccin

Description

It is an intermediate metabolite in the citric acid cycle. It has a role as a nutraceutical, a radiation protective agent, an anti-ulcer drug, a micronutrient and a fundamental metabolite. It is an alpha,omega-dicarboxylic acid and a C4-dicarboxylic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a succinate(1-).

Molecular Weight

118.09

Molecular Formula

C4H6O4

EINECS

203-740-4

SMILES

C(CC(=O)O)C(=O)O

Appearance

white Crystals or shiny white odorless Crystalline powder

pKa

4.21 (at 25 °C)