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Malic Acid

Malic Acid

CAS Number: 6915-15-7

Molecular Formula: C4H6O5

About Malic Acid

Malic acid is a 2-hydroxydicarboxylic acid (succinic acid) in which one of the hydrogens attached to a carbon is replaced by a hydroxy group. Referred as hydroxybutanedioic acid, 2-hydroxysuccinic acid, by malic acid manufacturers. A (carbon, hydrogen, oxygen atoms) compound contains hydroxyl (-OH) & carboxylic acid (-...

Malic Acid Specifications

CAS Number
6915-15-7
Molecular Formula
C4H6O5
Molecular Weight
134.08744 g/mol
IUPAC Name
2-hydroxybutanedioic acid
Canonical SMILES
C(C(C(=O)O)O)C(=O)O
InChI Key
BJEPYKJPYRNKOW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
1S/C4H6O5/c5-2(4(8)9)1-3(6)7/h2,5H,1H2,(H,6,7)(H,8,9)
PubChem CID
525
EINECS Number
210-514-9
MDL Number
MFCD00064212
HSN No
2918990090
Molecular Weight
134.08744 g/mol
Density
1.641
LogP
-1.09340
Density
1.6
Boiling Point
306.4°C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point
130-132℃
Flash Point
Point203℃
Vapour
3.28e-08 mmHg
Refractive Index
1.3920 (estimate)
Alpha[α]
D20 -0.5～+0.5° (c=5, H2O)
Freezing point
130 ºC
Precautionary Statement Codes
P264, P280, P302+P352, P305+P351+P338, P332+P313, and P337+P313
Hazard Classes and Categories
Skin Irrit. 2 Eye Irrit. 2A

Food Industry

An acidulant and flavor enhancer used in beverages, candies, and processed foods to provide a tart taste and preserve freshness

Cosmetic Industry

An alpha hydroxy acid used in skincare products for exfoliation, skin conditioning, and pH adjustment

Pharmaceutical Industry

An excipient used in formulations to mask unpleasant tastes, control pH, or act as a buffering agent

Animal Feed

An additive used to improve feed efficiency, enhance palatability, and support gut health in livestock

Malic Acid FAQs

Minimum Order Quantity

25 kg (pilot) · 1 MT (commercial)

Lead Time

3 – 5 weeks ex-works

Incoterms

FOB · CIF

Packaging

20 L pails, 200 L HDPE drums, 1000 L IBC

Regional Availability

India · EU · Middle East · Southeast Asia

Documentation

SDS · COA · TDS available on request

Compliance & Quality

REACH registered*

GHS/SDS available

ISO 9001:2015 site*

RoHS compliant*

Global sourcing network

Consistent quality & reliability

End-to-end technical support

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