Succinic acid

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Synonym(s)

Butanedioic acid; CAS No 110-15-6; ethane-1,2-dicarboxylic acid; succinic acid

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Succinic acid is a naturally occurring but also synthetically produced fruit acid with the structural formula: HOOC- CH2 - CH2 - COOH . It consists of a white powder or crystals, easily soluble in water, soluble in ethanol and acetone and slightly soluble in ether.

Succinic acid occurs naturally in lignite and amber and in many plants (gooseberries, grapes).

Succinic acid is an intermediate product of the tricarbon cycle (citric acid cycle).

The salts of bernic acid are called succinates.

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Food additive (E 363)

Flavour enhancer

Acidifier

Table salt substitute

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer