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Malic acid
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Malic acid |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | DL-Malic acid;Hydroxybutanedioic acid;2-Hydroxysuccinic acid |
| Chinese name | 苹果酸 |
| Chinese synonyms | DL-苹果酸;羟基丁二酸;2-羟基丁二酸 |
| Chemical category | Food Acids & Regulators |
| CAS No. | 6915-15-7 |
| EINECS No. | 230-022-8 |
| Molecular formula | C4H6O5 |
| Molecular weight | 134.09 |
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Technical indicators
Assay ≥99.0%; water ≤0.5%; heavy metals (as Pb) ≤10 ppm; residue on ignition ≤0.1%; fumaric acid ≤1.0%
Performance characteristics
White crystalline powder, soluble in water, pleasant sour taste
Application scenarios
Food acidulant, beverage, pharmaceutical excipient, metal cleaning