Potassium fumarate
Agent Name
Potassium fumarate
CAS Number
7704-72-5
Formula
C4-H4-O4.x-K
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Fumaric acid, potassium salt; Potassium 2-butenedioate, (E)-; 2-Butenedioic acid (E)-, potassium salt; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Organic Acids, Metal Salts
Description
White solid; [Research Organics MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a nutritional supplement; [FDA] Used as an acidity regulator for foods; [JECFA]
Comments
An irritant; [Research Organics MSDS] See "Disodium fumarate."
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