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    Succinic acid

    1. Molecular Structure

    Succinic acid 2D Structure

    2. Chemical Identity

    PropertyValue
    IUPAC Namebutanedioic acid
    Molecular FormulaC4H6O4
    SMILESC(CC(=O)O)C(=O)O

    3. Chemical Properties

    PropertyValue
    Molecular Weight118.09 g/mol
    TPSA74.6 Ų
    LogP-0.6
    Formal Charge0

    4. Experimental Properties

    PropertyValue
    Boiling Point235 °C
    Melting Point185,0-190,0 °C
    Density1.572 @ 25 °C/4 °C
    SolubilityIN 100 ML SOLVENT @ 25 °C: 9.0 G IN ETHANOL, 0.66 G IN ETHER, 0.02 G IN CHLOROFORM
    Flash Point160 °C (open cup)
    Autoignition TempNo data available

    5. Supplier Suggestions

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    Sigma Aldrich/MerckVisit MerckInternational
    LennoxVisit LennoxIreland
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    6. GHS Safety & Hazards

    Signal Word
    Danger
    GHS PictogramGHS Pictogram

    Hazard Statements

    • H318 (82.6%): Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
    • H319 (12.8%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]

    Precautionary Statements

    • P264+P265, P280, P305+P351+P338, P305+P354+P338, P317, and P337+P317 (click each P-code to see the statement)
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