L-Malic Acid

Product Name: L-Malic Acid
Synonyms: 
(-)-Hydroxysuccinic acid
(2S)-2-Hydroxybutanedioic acid
(S)-Malic acid
Apple acid
S-2-Hydroxybutanedioic acid
CAS No.: 97-67-6
Formula: C4H6O5
Molecular Weight: 134.09
EINECS: 202-601-5
Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid.
Solubility in water: Very soluble

Packing: Bag

Item Specification
Content (as C4 H6O5),Wt % 99 min 
Specific Rotation -1.6~-2.6
Arsenic,Ppm 2 max
Lead (Pb),ppm 2 max
Sulfate(SO4),Wt% 0.02 max
Chloride,Wt% 0.004 max
Residue on ignition,Wt% 0.1 max
Maleic acid,Wt% 0.05 max
Fumaric Acid, Wt% 0.5 max
Heavy metals, ppm 10.0 max
Appearance White crystal or Crystalline powder

Application:

L-Malic acid is nearly odorless (sometimes a faint, acrid odor). This compound has a tart, acidic, nonpungent taste.
L-Malic acid is used as a food additive, Selective α-amino protecting reagent for amino acid derivatives. Versatile synthon for the preparation of chiral compounds including κ-opioid receptor agonists, 1α, 25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 analogue, and phoslactomycin B.Intermediate in chemical synthes Flavoring agent, flavor enhancer and acidulant in foods.




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