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C4H4O3 [1 record]

Record 1 2011-01-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
Universal entry(ies)
C4H4O3
formula, see observation
108-30-5
CAS number
DEF

Colorless or light-colored needles or flakes ... m.p. 120°C; b.p. 261°C. Soluble in alcohol and chloroform; insoluble in water. Sublimes at 115°C at 5 mm pressure. Combustible ... Uses: Manufacture of chemicals, pharmaceuticals, esters; hardener for resins.

OBS

Widely used in industrial chemistry. A starch modifying agent.

OBS

Chemical formula: C4H403

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C4H4O3
formula, see observation
108-30-5
CAS number
DEF

Aiguilles ou flocons incolores ou blancs, solubles dans l'alcool et devenant de l'acide succinique au contact de l'eau.

CONT

L'anhydride succinique est largement utilisée en chimie industrielle et en pharmacie. Agent modificateur de l'amidon.

OBS

Formule chimique : C4H4O3

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Aditivos alimentarios
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C4H4O3
formula, see observation
108-30-5
CAS number
DEF

Agujas incoloras o escamas. Insoluble en agua y soluble en alcohol y cloroformo. Combustible. Algo tóxico e irritante.

OBS

Fórmula química: C4H403

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