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MUCIC ACID

Synonyms				Galactaric acid;  Saccharolactic acid; 
Tetrahydroxyadipic acid; 
Tetrahydroxyhexanedioic acid

CAS No.				526-99-8

Chemical Formula			C6H10O8

Formula Weight			210.14

Description				White to off-white crystalline powder

Identification			Conforms to structure

Assay					98% minimum

Melting Point			210 - 225 Deg. C

Loss on drying			1.0% maximum

Sulfated Ash				0.1% maximum

Solubility     4% in			Clear, colorless solution
1N NaOH solution

Effective: 01/07/09