Meripihkahappoa
Meripihkahappoa, also known as succinic acid, is a dicarboxylic acid with the chemical formula C4H6O4. It is a colorless, crystalline solid that is soluble in water and ethanol. Meripihkahappoa is found naturally in amber, from which it gets its name (meripihka is the Finnish word for amber). It can also be produced synthetically through the hydrogenation of maleic anhydride.
Meripihkahappoa plays a role in the metabolism of living organisms, specifically in the citric acid cycle (also
Industrially, meripihkahappoa has various applications. It is used as a precursor in the synthesis of polymers,