(E)-but-2-enedioic acid

110-17-8 C4H4O4

About (E)-but-2-enedioic acid

(E)-but-2-enedioic acid (CAS 110-17-8) is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C4H4O4 and a molecular weight of 116.07 g/mol. It has an InChIKey of VZCYOOQTPOCHFL-OWOJBTEDSA-N.

Properties

(E)-but-2-enedioic acid molecular structure
CAS Number
110-17-8
Formula
C4H4O4
Molecular Weight
116.07 g/mol
IUPAC Name
(E)-but-2-enedioic acid
InChI Key
VZCYOOQTPOCHFL-OWOJBTEDSA-N

Also Known As

(E)-but-2-enedioic acid is also known as fumaric acid, trans-Butenedioic acid, Allomaleic acid, Lichenic acid, Boletic acid, (2E)-but-2-enedioic acid, among other names.

fumaric acid trans-Butenedioic acid Allomaleic acid Lichenic acid Boletic acid (2E)-but-2-enedioic acid Tumaric acid trans-1,2-Ethylenedicarboxylic acid (E)-2-Butenedioic acid Allomalenic acid

Description

Fumaric acid is a butenedioic acid in which the C=C double bond has E geometry. It is an intermediate metabolite in the citric acid cycle. It has a role as a geroprotector, a food acidity regulator and a fundamental metabolite. It is a conjugate acid of a fumarate(1-).

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