FUMARIC ACID
Prepared at the 53rd JECFA (1999) and published in FNP 52 Add 7 (1999), superseding specifications prepared at the 35th JECFA (1989) and
published in FNP 49 (1990). ADI "not specified" established at the 35th JECFA in 1989.
SYNONYMS INS No. 297
DEFINITION
Chemical names trans-Butenedioic acid, trans-1,2-Ethylene-dicarboxylic acid
C.A.S. number 110-17-8
Chemical formula C4H4O4
Formula weight 116.07
Assay Not less than 99.0% calculated on the dried basis
DESCRIPTION Odourless, white crystalline powder or granules
FUNCTIONAL USESAcidity regulator, flavouring agent (see "Flavouring agents" monograph, JECFA no. 618)
