Succinic acid is synthesized as an intermediate of the TCA cycle , operating under aerobic conditions, from α-ketoglutaric acid by α-ketoglutarate dehydrogenase. ... Succinic acid is produced as an end product by the reductive TCA cycle , under anaerobic conditions.

Application

It is a common organic acid, which can be used in many food, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries as a precursor to generate many chemicals such as solvents, perfumes, lacquers, plasticizer, dyes, and photographic chemicals. Succinic acid is also used as an antibiotic and curative agent.