Fumaric Acid (E297) Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- E297
- Trans-Butenedioic Acid
- Boletic Acid
Fumaric acid supplier for food, feed and industrial buyers in Malaysia. Also known as E297, trans-butenedioic acid and boletic acid, it is a white crystalline powder used as a food acidulant and as a resin raw material. ChemTrade quotes food and technical grades against the grade, specification and quantity you request.
Commercial interest centres on two grades. Food grade E297 serves beverages, bakery mixes, tortilla and pastry dough, confectionery and other low-moisture systems. Technical grade serves unsaturated polyester resins and related chemical manufacture where food additive status is not required.
Its low water solubility is why formulators pick it over citric or malic acid in dry systems: it dissolves slowly, holds acidity without making a blend tacky, and tolerates baking heat. Animal-feed formulators use it as an acidifier, and resin producers use the double bond for crosslinking work.
Send the required grade, application, target specification, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation, route and timing are confirmed with the quotation.
- CAS number
- 110-17-8
- Formula
- C4H4O4
- Grade
- food, technical
- Appearance
- white crystalline powder
Fumaric Acid grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food grade fumaric acid (E297) | white crystalline powder | — | Food acidulant and acidity regulator for beverages, bakery mixes, tortilla and pastry dough, confectionery and other dry or low-moisture food systems where slow dissolution and heat stability are useful. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Technical grade fumaric acid | white crystalline powder | — | Industrial intermediate for unsaturated polyester resins, alkyd systems and other chemical manufacturing where food additive status is not required. State the target assay and any impurity limits with the enquiry. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy fumaric acid from ChemTrade
Request a quote for fumaric acid
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | white crystalline powder or crystalline solid | — |
| Solubility | slightly soluble in water, soluble in alcohol | — |
| Common grade checks | assay, moisture, colour, residue on ignition and mesh size as required by the application and grade | — |
| Food additive code | E297 on food-grade material | — |
Fumaric Acid applications
Safety and handling
- Classification
- irritant
Store sealed in a cool, dry place away from incompatible substances. May irritate skin, eyes or the respiratory tract; control dust, use gloves and eye protection, and follow the safety information for the grade quoted.
Common questions about fumaric acid
What is the difference between food grade and technical grade fumaric acid?
Food grade is selected where the material must meet food-additive expectations as E297. Technical grade is used for resins and other industrial manufacture where food status is not required. State the end use so the quoted grade matches the application rather than assuming the grades are interchangeable.
Why do formulators choose fumaric acid over citric or malic acid?
Fumaric acid is only slightly soluble in water, so it dissolves more slowly than citric or malic acid. That behaviour suits dry mixes, bakery powders and dough systems where acidity must be held without making the blend damp or tacky, and it also survives baking temperatures well.
Is fumaric acid the same as E297?
Yes. E297 is the food additive code for fumaric acid when the material is supplied for food use. Technical grades used in resin manufacture are still fumaric acid chemically, but they should not be assumed to meet a food-grade requirement unless that is confirmed in the quotation.
Can fumaric acid be used in animal feed?
It is used as a feed acidifier in selected premix and finished-feed formulations. Suitability depends on the diet, inclusion rate and any documentation the buyer requires, so describe the feed application and grade expectation when enquiring.
Is fumaric acid used to make unsaturated polyester resins?
Yes. Technical grade fumaric acid is a common raw material for unsaturated polyester resins, where the carbon-carbon double bond contributes to crosslinking. Send the resin type, target assay and any impurity limits so the offer can be matched to the manufacturing requirement.
What details are needed for a fumaric acid price enquiry?
Provide the grade, application, target specification, quantity and delivery location. Mention preferred packing and any safety, specification or batch documents required so the quotation can cover commercial and technical needs together.