CAS No.: 617-48-1
H. S Code: 2918199090
Molecular weight: 134.09
Appearance: White or colorless crystalline powder, odorless and soluble in water.
Specification: FCC VII
Package: 25 kg net in the composite paper-plastic bag.
Dl-Malic Acid organic compound with the molecular formula C4H6O5. It is a dicarboxylic acid that is made by all living organisms, contributes to the pleasantly sour taste of fruits, and is used as a food additive. The salts and esters of malic acid are known as malates. The malate anion is an intermediate in the citric acid cycle.
Application: Used as an acidulate in cool drinks, frozen foods, processed foods; Used as color-keeper and antiseptic of juice and as emulsion stabilizer of egg yolk. DL-Malic acid can also be used as pharmaceutical intermediate, cosmetic, rinse, metal cleaner, buffering agent, retarder in textile industry, fluorescent whitening agent of polyester fiber.
| Parameters |
Specification |
| Assay |
99.0-100.5% |
| Melting point |
127° C-132° C |
| Fumaric acid |
1.0% max |
| Maleic acid |
0.05% max |
| Water insoluble |
0.1% max |
| Sulphated ash |
0.1% max |
| Heavy metals(as Pb) |
10 ppm max |
| Arsenic (As) |
2 ppm max |
| Chlorides (Cl) |
100 ppm max |
| Color 10% solution APHA |
10 max |
| Specific rotation |
-0.1--+0.1 |
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