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Catalysts & Catalyst Precursors

Succinic acid

CAS: 110-15-6

Overview

Succinic acid (CAS 110-15-6 ), also known commercially as E363 , is a dicarboxylic acid produced via fermentation or petrochemical synthesis and used across food, pharmaceutical, and personal care manufacturing.

It functions primarily as an acidulant, pH buffer, and flavor modifier, with secondary roles in catalysis and preservation. In food and beverage production, E363 acts as an acidulant and masking agent.

It contributes a mild, tart taste profile to dry beverage mixes, seasonings, and baked goods. Pharmaceutical formulators use it as a buffering agent in tablet and capsule production for precise pH control.

This control affects active ingredient stability and bioavailability. In personal care, it supports pH regulation in skin care formulations and acts as a catalyst precursor in certain esterification reactions.

These reactions are used to produce emollients and conditioning agents. It also functions as a mild preservative and fermentation intermediate in specialty chemical synthesis for various industrial uses.

Succinic acid is supplied as a white crystalline powder in both food-grade and technical-grade specifications. Food and pharmaceutical applications are typically served by FCC , USP , and Ph. Eur. compliant grades.

Standard packaging ranges from 25 kg bags to bulk quantities. Bio-based variants are increasingly available to meet sustainability sourcing requirements and environmental standards for modern manufacturing.

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Physical Properties

Melting Point188 °C
Boiling Point235 °C
Density1.572 g/cm³ @ Temp: 25 °C
Flash Point>230 °F
Appearancecolourless odourless prisms or white crystalline powder
ColorWhite to off-white
Odorat 100.00 %. wormwood
FormPowder/Solid
Water Solubility80 g/L (20 ºC)
Vapor Pressure0-0Pa at 25℃
Refractive Indexn 20/D 1.4002(lit.)
pH2.7 (10g/l, H2O, 20℃)
Log P-0.59

Safety & Handling

Danger GHS05 GHS07 Hazard Statements H318 Causes serious eye damage H319 Causes serious eye irritation Precautionary Statements P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P317 Get emergency medical help. P264+P265 Wash … thoroughly after handling. P337+P317 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Get emergency medical help. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P305+P354+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Trade & Regulatory

HS Code29171990
UN Number3265
ADR Class8
Packing GroupIII
Storage Class11 - Combustible Solids
WGK (Germany)1

Other Names

wormwood acid | spirit of amber | ethylenesuccinic acid | E363 | dihydrofumaric acid | butanedionic acid | butanedioic acid | amber acid

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Chemical Properties

CAS Number
110-15-6
EC Number
203-740-4
Mol. Weight
118.09
HS Code
29171990

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