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Is it possible to make iminodisuccinic acid from fumaric acid and ammonium bicarbonate in water at 50 c?
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Iminodisuccinic acid can be synthesized from fumaric acid and ammonia, but ammonium bicarbonate is not directly involved. The reaction likely proceeds via an initial Michael addition of ammonia to fumaric acid, followed by a ring-opening and further reaction with another molecule of fumaric acid. The reaction conditions might require elevated temperatures and pressures beyond 50°C to achieve a reasonable yield.
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