Identity
Classification
- Categories
- Organic Acids primary
- Applications
- Organic Synthesis
Technical Data
Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Physical state at 20 °C | Solid | — |
| Density [g/cm3] | 1.635 g/cm3 | g/cm3 |
| Solubility in water [% weight] | 4.9 g/L | g/L |
| Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C | 0.3 | — |
| Explosion limits - upper [%] | 40 % | % |
| Explosion limits -lower [%] | 3 % | % |
| Colour | White crystalline | — |
| Odour | Odorless | — |
| pH value | 2.1 | — |
| Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] | 298 - 300 °C | °C |
| Auto-ignition temperature [°C] | 375 °C | °C |
| Flash point [°C] | 230 °C | °C |
| Boiling point [°C] | 290 °C | °C |
| Vapour pressure mm/Hg | 2.2 mmHg | mmHg |
These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance | White to off-white crystalline powder | — | — |
| Assay | 98.0 - 102.0 % | % | HPLC |
| Identification A (IR spectrum) | Conforms | — | — |
| Identification 'B' | Conforms | — | — |
| Heavy metal | Max 0.001 % | % | — |
| Maleic acid | Max 0.1 % | % | — |
| Malic acid | Max 1.5 % | % | — |
| Residue on ignition | Max 0.1 % | % | — |
| Water | Max 0.5 % | % | KF |
Available grades
2 grades of this substance are listed. Each grade is a separate product with its own specifications, pack sizes and documents.
Packaging
| Pack size | SKU |
|---|---|
| 25 kg | RA001464-PK-25KG |
| 500 g | RA001464-PK-500G |
| 50 kg | RA001464-PK-50KG |
| 5 kg | RA001464-PK-5KG |