| Description | Succinic acid (1,2-Ethanedicarboxylic acid) is a water-soluble, colorless crystal with an acid taste that is used as a chemical intermediate, in medicine, the manufacture of lacquers, and to make perfume esters. It is also used in foods as a sequestrant, buffer, and a neutralizing agent. |
| Synonyms | Asuccin, Amber acid, 琥珀酸, 1,2-Ethanedicarboxylic acid, Wormwood acid, Butanedioic acid, 1,4-Butandioic Acid |
| molecular weight | 118.09 |
| Molecular formula | C4H6O4 |
| CAS | 110-15-6 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
| Solubility | DMSO: 60 mg/mL (508.1 mM) H2O: 5.9mg/mL(50mM), Sonication and heating are recommended. |