Languages
Food & Beverage
Home    |    Food & Beverage

Malic Acid

L-Malic Acid,DL-Malic Acid
 
 
Production information
PROPERTIES
Properties  
Chemical formula C4H6O5
Density 1.609 g cm−3
Melting point 130 °C (266 °F; 403 K)
Molar mass 134.09 g·mol−1
 
SPECIFICATION 
Specification : DL L
Appearance: : White or nearly white, crystalline powder or granules having a strong acid taste  White crystals or crystalline powder, fairly hygroscopic, dissolves readily in water
      and alcohol.
C4H6O5:  : 99.0% - 100.5% 99.0% Min
Specific Rotation:  : -0.10 ~ +0.10 -1.6 - 2.6°
Heavy Metals (as Pb): : 10mg/kg Max 20mg/kg
Residue on Ignition: : 0.1% Max  
Fumaric Acid:  : 1.0% Max  
Maleic Acid:  : 0.05% Max  
Water-insoluble Matter:  : 0.1% Max  
Arsenic (as As2O3):  : 3mg/kg Max 2.0mg/kg Max
Qxide: : Qualified Qualified
Max Residue on Igintion:  :   0.05% Max
Max Chloride [CI-]:  :   0.004% Max
Max Sulfate:  :   0.03% Max
Max Fumaric Acid:  :   0.1% Max
Max Maleic Acid :  :   0.05% Max