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Lab Chemical
SUCCINIC ACID FOR SYNTHESIS
SKU: RXSOL-60-6605-619
Succinic acid is synthesized as an intermediate of the TCA cycle , operating under aerobic conditions, from α-ketoglutaric acid by α-ketoglutarate dehydrogenase. ... Succinic acid is produced as an end product by the reductive TCA cycle , under anaerobic conditions.
Application
It is a common organic acid, which can be used in many food, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries as a precursor to generate many chemicals such as solvents, perfumes, lacquers, plasticizer, dyes, and photographic chemicals. Succinic acid is also used as an antibiotic and curative agent.
Dosage
Succinic acid is a colorless crystalline solid with a melting point of 185-187° C. It is soluble in water, slightly dissolves in ethanol, ether, acetone and glycerine. It does not dissolve in benzene, carbon sulfide, carbon tetrachloride or oil ether.
