Category Archives: Fumaric Acid

Fumaric acid is one of the organic acids in the Krebs cycle known to metabolize fats, carbohydrates and proteins. For a long time, this acid has been used in treating psoriasis. Some studies have shown Fumaric acid to be highly effective in treating psoriasis even at this advanced stage of the disease 3. Several recent … Continue reading

Maleic acid is quite different from Fumaric acid in a considerable number of ways. Here are some ways in which Maleic acid differs from Fumaric acid: Maleic acid is a less stable molecule than fumaric acid. The difference in heat of combustion is 22.7 kJ·mol−1. Maleic acid is more soluble in water, than fumaric acid. The … Continue reading