Succinic Acid (Butanedioic Acid) is a dicarboxylic acid that occurs naturally in plant and animal tissues, and as a key intermediate in the Krebs cycle. This white, odorless crystalline solid serves as a versatile platform chemical with applications ranging from food additives to biopolymer production. Commercially produced through both petrochemical processes and bio-based fermentation, succinic acid offers a unique combination of acidity, reactivity, and safety profile. Its bifunctional nature enables diverse chemical transformations, making it valuable for synthesizing numerous industrial compounds.