Succinic acid
Synonyms
1,4-Butanedioic acid;
Amber acid;
Butanedioic acid;
FEMA No. 4719;
Category
Anionic Surfactant
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Chemical Numbering System
CAS: 110-15-6
EINECS: 203-740-4
Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight
Molecular Formula: C4H6O4
Molecular Weight: 118.09
Structure
Properties
Appearance (1), solid.
Solubility soluble in water.
Physical - chemical properties
|
Water solubility, g/L |
83.2 (25°C)[1] |
Stability stable.
Risk Solid form: corrosion; flammable material; irritation, irritation to skin, eye, respiratory system. Harmful products of combustion are CO, CO2 and so on. Contact with strong oxidants, can cause to burn.
GHS label: 
Animal Toxicity
Table 1 Animal toxicity values
|
mouse intraperitoneal LD50 |
2702mg/kg[2] |
|
mouse intravenous LD50 |
1400mg/kg[2] |
|
rat oral LD50 |
2260mg/kg[2] |
Ecology may be hazardous to environment. Water body should be given special attention.
Biodegradability biodegradable.
Characteristics excellent cleansing, dispersing abilities.
Synthesis
Quality Standards & Test Methods
1, Physical and chemical indexes
|
Item |
Physical and chemical indexes |
|
Solid |
|
|
Actives, %, ≥ |
95.0 |
Test Methods
(1), Actives
GB/T 13173 Surface active agents -- Detergents -- Testing methods
2, Hazardous substances indexes
|
Item |
Hazardous substances indexes |
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Solid |
|
|
Heavy metals (as Pb), mg/kg, ≤ |
20 |
|
As, mg/kg, ≤ |
3 |
Test Methods
(1), Heavy metals (as Pb)
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30799 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of heavy metals
(2), As
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30797 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of total arsenic
3, Product standards
(1), Chinese standards
(1a), GB/T 34686 Succinic acid for industrial use
(1b), Chinese Pharmacopoeia (2015 Edition) Succinic acid
4, Further explanation
(a), On physical and chemical indexes: firstly, shall be indicated carbon atom distribution; secondly, shall be indicated average molecular weight.
(b), Used in cosmetics, should be test for harmful substances or furtherly test for microorganisms, according to local regulations and standards.
Major Uses
1, Typical applications
Use as cleansing agent.
2, Organic synthesis
Use as intermediate in organic synthesis, for example, synthesis of plasticizers, lubricants, alkyd resins, etc.
3, Personal care products
Buffering agent, masking agent in personal care products.
4, Medicine
Pharmaceutic adjuvant, use as buffering agent, pH regulator. (This section is for reference only, should be implemented according to local Pharmacopoeia.)
5, Food
Use as food additive (perfume).
Manufacturers
References
[1]: HSDB. 110-15-6, Succinic acid
[2]: ChemIDplus. 110-15-6, Succinic acid
Update: 20140309(1); 20181015(2);