Succinic Acid CAS 110-15-6

EC NO.

203-740-4

M. F.

C₄H₆O₄

Chemical Formula 

HOOCCH₂CH₂COOH

M.W.

118.09 g/mol

HS Code

2917 19 80

Application

Application

Succinic acid is a precursor to some polyesters and a component of some alkyd resins.A key derivative of succinic acid, 1,4-butanediol (BDO), has major industrial applications. The global market size for BDO was estimated at USD 4.72 billion in 2013. BDO is a precursor to the common organic solvent THF and a precursor to polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), an engineering-grade thermoplastic.

Biophysical-chemical information

Boiling Point

235 °C (1013 hPa)

Density

1.56 g/cm3 (20 °C)

Flash Point

206 °C

Fire point

470 °C

Melting Point

185 - 190 °C

pH Value

2.7 (10 g/l, H₂O, 20 °C)

Bulk Density

940 kg/m3

Solubility

58 g/l