Quick Details

Chemical Name: DL-Malic acid

CAS No.: 6915-15-7

Molecular Formula: C4H6O5

Molecular weight: 134.09

Chemical Structure: DL-MALIC ACID Structure

Appearance: White or nearly white crystalline powder or granules

Assay: 99.0~100.5%

Typical Properties

Parameters	Method	Specification
Assay	E296/FCC	NLT 99.0%
Description		White or nearly white crystalline powder or granules
Melting Point	E-296	127.0-132.0 °C
Test for malate	E296/FCC	Passes test
Fumaric Acid	E296/FCC	NMT 1.0 %
Maleic Acid	E296/FCC	NMT 0.05 %
Water insolubles	FCC	NMT 0.1 %
Specific Rotation	E296/FCC	-0.1- 0.1
Residue on Ignition	E296/FCC	NMT 0.1 %
Arsenic	E296/FCC	NMT 2ppm
Mercury	E-296	NMT 1 ppm
Heavy Metals	FCC	NMT 10 ppm
Lead	E296/FCC	NMT 2ppm
Sulphated ash	FCC	NMT 0.1%

acid Usage

Food and Beverage Acidulants:

Flavor Enhancement: A flavor enhancer and acidulant used in soft drinks, juices, iced teas, jams, jellies, candies, and baked goods. It provides a mild, long-lasting, and natural tartness that is closer to natural fruit acids than citric acid.
Buffering and Stabilization: Its excellent buffering properties help stabilize the pH of foods and beverages, preventing discoloration and flavor degradation.
Antioxidant/Flavor Preservative: It can chelate metal ions, providing some antioxidant and preservative benefits.

Pharmaceuticals and Health Products:

Pharmaceutical Excipient: It is used as an acidity regulator, stabilizer, or solubilizer in certain pharmaceutical formulations.
Nutritional Supplement: It acts as a chelator for minerals (such as magnesium and zinc), increasing their bioavailability and is used in health products.

Industrial Applications:

Cleaning Agents: It is used as an ingredient in metal cleaners and descaling agents.
Resin and Polyester Production: In polymer chemistry, it is used as a raw material or intermediate in the synthesis of polyesters, resins, and plastics.

Packaging

Packing: 25kg/fiber drum

Storage

Stored in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight.

DL-Malic acid CAS 6915-15-7