Coumalic acid

Coumalic acid is an organic compound with the molecular formula C6H8O4. It melting point is around 210 C.

In labolatory coumalic acid may be obtained by self-condensation of malic acid in fuming sulfuric acid :[1]

References

  1. ↑ Richard H. Wiley and Newton R. Smith (1963). "Coumalic acid". Org. Synth.; Coll. Vol. 4, p. 201