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DL-Malic acid , AR,>99.0%(T) , 6915-15-7

Synonym(s):
(±)-2-Hydroxysuccinic acid;DL-Hydroxybutanedioic acid;DL-Malic acid

CAS NO.:6915-15-7

Empirical Formula: C4H6O5

Molecular Weight: 134.09

MDL number: MFCD00064212

EINECS: 230-022-8

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Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: 131-133 °C (lit.)
Boiling point: 167.16°C (rough estimate)
alpha  [α]D20 -0.5~+0.5° (c=5, H2O)
Density  1.609
vapor density  4.6 (vs air)
vapor pressure  <0.1 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
refractive index  1.3920 (estimate)
Flash point: 203 °C
storage temp.  2-8°C
solubility  methanol: 0.1 g/mL, clear, colorless
pka 3.4(at 25℃)
form  Solid
color  White to Almost white
Odor at 100.00 %. odorless
PH 3.33(1 mM solution);2.74(10 mM solution);2.21(100 mM solution);
Odor Type odorless
optical activity [α]/D 0.10 to +0.10°
Water Solubility  558 g/L (20 ºC)
Merck  14,5707
BRN  1723539
LogP -6.14 at 20℃

Description and Uses

Malic Acid is an acidulant that is the predominant acid in apples. it exists as white crystalline powder or granules and is considered hygroscopic. as compared to citric acid, it is slightly less soluble but is still readily soluble in water with a solubility of 132 g/100 ml at 20°c. it has a stronger apparent acid taste and has a longer taste retention than citric acid which peaks faster but does not mask the aftertaste as effectively. a quantity of 0.362–0.408 kg of malic acid is equivalent to 0.453 kg of citric acid and to 0.272–0.317 kg of fumaric acid in tartness. at temperatures above 150°c it begins to lose water very slowly to yield fumaric acid. it is used in soft drinks, dry-mix beverages, puddings, jellies, and fruit filling. it is used in hard can- dies because it has a lower melting point (129°c) than citric acid which improves the ease of incorporation.

Safety

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS07
Signal word  Warning
Hazard statements  H319
Precautionary statements  P264-P280-P305+P351+P338-P337+P313
Hazard Codes  Xn,Xi
Risk Statements  22-37/38-41-36/37/38-42/43-34
Safety Statements  26-39-37/39-36-36/39
WGK Germany  1
RTECS  ON7175000
Autoignition Temperature 644 °F
TSCA  Yes
HS Code  29181980
Toxicity LD50 orally in Rabbit: > 3200 mg/kg

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