Sodium Succinate

Sodium Succinate is a sodium salt of succinic acid, which is an organic compound with the formula CH3CO2H. It is a natural constituent of all plants and animals. It is a colorless, hygroscopic, water-soluble solid. It is a byproduct of fermentation, and is also found in various forms of sweat and urine. It has many industrial uses including as a component of detergents, softeners, bleaching agents, and other cleaning products.