8679. Sodium Succinate

Nomenclature

CAS number: 150-90-3
Succinic acid sodium salt; disodium succinate.
C4H4Na2O4; mol wt 162.05.
C 29.65%, H 2.49%, Na 28.37%, O 39.49%.

Description and references

Crystal structure of hexahydrate: I. Fonseca et al., Acta Crystallogr. C42, 1123 (1986). Acute toxicity and clinical experience: M. Zuckerbrod, I. Graef, Ann. Intern. Med. 32, 905 (1950).

Properties

LD50 i.v. in mice: 4.5 g/kg (Zuckerbrod, Graef).

Derivative

Hexahydrate.

Nomenclature

CAS number: 6106-21-4
C4H4Na2O4.6H2O; mol wt 270.14.
C 17.78%, H 5.97%, Na 17.02%, O 59.23%.

Properties

Granules or crystalline powder. Loses all its water at 120°. Sol in ≈5 parts water. Insol in alcohol. The aq soln is neutral or slightly alkaline.

Use

Acidulant and flavoring agent in foods. As protective coating for fruits and vegetables.