Description

Disodium Fumarate is the disodium salt of fumaric acid, a key organic acid widely utilized for its buffering and sequestering properties. This compound is valued for its consistent quality and stability, making it a reliable ingredient in formulations requiring precise pH control and metal ion chelation. It serves as an essential component for manufacturers in the food, pharmaceutical, and industrial sectors seeking effective and compliant additives.

Application

• Food & Beverage Industry: Used as a pH regulator, acidity buffer, and sequestrant in various processed foods and beverages.
• Pharmaceutical Excipient: Functions as a buffering agent and stabilizer in tablet and capsule formulations.
• Industrial Applications: Acts as a chelating agent in water treatment processes and in certain chemical synthesis reactions.
• Animal Nutrition: Employed as a feed additive to support digestion and nutrient absorption.
• Personal Care: Incorporated into cosmetic and personal care products for its buffering capacity.

Basic Information

Product Name	Disodium Fumarate
CAS No.	17013-01-3
Molecular Formula	C4H2Na2O4
Molecular Weight	160.04 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium Fumarate; Fumaric Acid Disodium Salt; Disodium (E)-But-2-enedioate; Natriumfumarat; UNII-6R8T1V82CY; Fumarate de sodium; Fumarato de sodio
EINECS	241-091-5

Quality Control

Our Disodium Fumarate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch is tested to ensure it meets relevant specifications for identity, purity, and safety. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are provided and the product can be supplied to meet standards such as Food Chemical Codex (FCC) and other customer-specific requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (on dried basis)	98.0% - 102.0%
pH (5% solution)	7.0 - 9.0
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.