Chemical Name: DL-Malic acid
CAS No.: 617-48-1
Molecular Formula: C4H6O5
Molecular weight:134.09
Appearance:White or nearly white crystalline powder or granules
Assay: 99.0~100.5
dl-malic acid cas 617-48-1
Description
DL-Malic acidquick Details
Chemical Name: DL-Malic acid
CAS No.: 617-48-1
Molecular Formula: C4H6O5
Molecular weight:134.09
emical Structure:
Molecular weight:134.09
Appearance:White or nearly white crystalline powder or granules
Assay: 99.0~100.5
DL-Malic acidtypical Properties
| Parameters | Method | Specification |
| Assay | E296/FCC | NLT 99.0% |
| Description | White or nearly white crystalline powder or granules | |
| Melting Point | E-296 | 127.0-132.0 °C |
| Test for malate | E296/FCC | Passes test |
| Fumaric Acid | E296/FCC | NMT 1.0 % |
| Maleic Acid | E296/FCC | NMT 0.05 % |
| Water insolubles | FCC | NMT 0.1 % |
| Specific Rotation | E296/FCC | -0.1- 0.1 |
| Residue on Ignition | E296/FCC | NMT 0.1 % |
| Arsenic | E296/FCC | NMT 2ppm |
| Mercury | E-296 | NMT 1 ppm |
| Heavy Metals | FCC | NMT 10 ppm |
| Lead | E296/FCC | NMT 2ppm |
| Sulphated ash | FCC | NMT 0.1% |
DL-Malic acidUsage
1. Malic acid is an internationally recognized safe food additive. It is used as a sour agent, preservative and Ph value modifier. Its acidity is soft and long lasting, and its sour taste is 20% stronger than citric acid. It can be used in various foods and used in moderation according to production needs.
2. The food industry is used as an acid stabilizer, color retention agent, preservative and egg yolk and other emulsion stabilizers, etc., also used in pharmaceuticals.
DL-Malic acidPackaging and Shipping
Packing: 25kg/fiber drum
DL-Malic acidStorage
Stored in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight.