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L-Malic acid
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | L-Malic acid |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | L-Malic acid;L-Hydroxybutanedioic acid;(S)-Malic acid |
| Chinese name | L-苹果酸 |
| Chinese synonyms | L-苹果酸;左旋苹果酸;L-羟基丁二酸 |
| Chemical category | Food Acids & Regulators |
| CAS No. | 97-67-6 |
| EINECS No. | 202-601-5 |
| Molecular formula | C4H6O5 |
| Molecular weight | 134.09 |
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Technical indicators
Assay ≥99.0%; specific rotation −1.6° to −2.0°; water ≤0.5%; heavy metals (as Pb) ≤10 ppm
Performance characteristics
White crystalline powder, naturally occurring enantiomer, pleasant sour taste
Application scenarios
Food acidulant (natural), pharmaceutical excipient, chiral synthesis