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succinic acid

Name(s) succinic acid
Scientific name(s) 1,2-ethanedicarboxylic acid
Formula C4H6O4
Molecular mass 118.088
IUPAC name butanedioic acid
INCHI InChI=1S/C4H6O4/c5-3(6)1-2-4(7)8/h1-2H2,(H,5,6)(H,7,8)
SMILE OC(=O)CCC(O)=O
CAS ID 110-15-6
PubChem ID 1110
DrugBank ID DB00139
CHEBI ID 15741
Description Succinic acid is widely distributed in higher plants and produced by microorganisms. It is found in cheeses and fresh meats. Succinic acid is a flavouring enhancer, pH control agent [DFC]. Succinic acid is also found in yellow wax bean, swamp cabbage, peanut, and abalone.