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Maleic acid is isomerised to fumaric acid by heating in water. Fumaric acid is less soluble and is isolated by crystallisation. Hydrogen peroxide, thiourea and ammonium persulfate act as catalysts.
Industrial Organic Chemistry, 3rd. Ed. K. Weissermel, H.-J. Arpe, VCH (1997)
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