L-(-)-Malic Acid CAS 97-67-6 Purity 98.5%-101.5% Factory High Purity
Name | L-(-)-Malic Acid |
Synonyms | L-Malic Acid; L-Hydroxysuccinic Acid; L-(-)-Apple Acid |
CAS Number | 97-67-6 |
CAT Number | RF-CC121 |
Stock Status | In Stock, Production Scale Up to Tons |
Molecular Formula | C4H6O5 |
Molecular Weight | 134.09 |
Solubility in Water | Soluble |
Melting Point | 101.0~103.0℃ (lit.) |
Density | 1.60 g/cm3 at 20℃ |
Shipping Condition | Shipped Under Ambient Temperature |
Brand | Ruifu Chemical |
Item | Specifications |
Appearance | White Crystal or Crystalline Powder, Fairly Hygroscopic, Dissolving easily in Water and Alcohol |
Odor | Special Acidity |
Assay | 98.5%~101.5% (C4H6O5) |
Specific Rotation[α]D20℃ | -1.6°~ -2.6°(C=1, H2O) |
Sulfate (SO4) | ≤0.02% |
Chloride (Cl) | ≤0.004% |
Arsenic (As2O3) | ≤2 mg/kg |
Heavy Metals (Pb) | ≤10 mg/kg |
Lead | ≤2 mg/kg |
Loss on Drying | ≤0.50% |
Residue on Ignition | ≤0.05% |
Fumaric Acid | ≤0.50% |
Maleic Acid | ≤0.05% |
State of Solution | Clarification |
Readily Oxidizable Substances | Qualified |
Test Standard | Enterprise Standard; FCC; USP; BP |
Usage | Food Additives; Pharmaceutical Intermediates |
Package: Bottle, Cardboard Drum, 25kg/Drum, or according to customer's requirement.
Storage Condition: Store in sealed containers at cool and dry place; Protect from light, moisture and pest infestation.
L-(-)-Malic Acid (CAS: 97-67-6) can be used as Intermediate in chemical synthesis, used to selectively protect the a-amino group of amino acids. It is the starting material for the preparation of chiral compounds.
L-(-)-Malic Acid (CAS: 97-67-6) contributes to the pleasantly sour taste of fruits and is commonly used as a food additive. Flavoring agent, flavor enhancer and acidulant in foods. Mainly used as sour agent for food and beverage, especially for jelly and fruit-based food and beverage. It has the function of maintaining the color of natural fruit juice. It is also widely used in dairy beverage, ice cream and other food processing.