SODIUM FUMARATE
Prepared at the 30th JECFA (1986), published in FNP 37 (1986) and in FNP 52 (1992). Metals and arsenic specifications revised at the 59th JECFA (2002). An ADI 'Not specified' for fumaric acid and its salts was established at the 35th JECFA (1989).
SYNONYMS Monosodium fumarate; INS No. 365
DEFINITION
Chemical names Monosodium fumarate, monosodium trans-butenedioic acid, monosodium trans-1,2-ethylenedicarboxylate; monosodium trans-1,2-ethylenedicarboxylic acid
C.A.S. number 7704-73-6
Chemical formula C4H3NaO4
Formula weight 138.06
Assay Not less than 98.0% and not more than 102.0% on the dried basis
DESCRIPTION Odourless, white crystalline powder
FUNCTIONAL USES Buffering agent, acidulant, flavouring enhancer
