Chemical Name | Malic Acid |
CAS Number | 6915-15-7 |
Product Number | SS000016 |
Molecular Formula | C4H6O5 |
Molecular Weight | 134.09 |
1. Product Introduction
DL-Malic Acid
CAS NO. 6915-15-7
Molecular Formula: C4H6O5
DL-Maleic Acid other names E296, hydroxybutanedioic acid, hydroxysuccinic acid, is a white crystalline powder dissolveing easily in water and alcohol. DL-Malic Acid can be used in food, beverage, pharmaceutical, health & personal care products, agriculture/animal feed/poultry.
2. Specification or COA
Test Items |
Method |
Specification |
Melting Point |
E-296 |
127.0-132.0 °C |
Assay(%) |
E296/FCC |
NLT 99.0% |
Fumaric Acid |
E296/FCC |
NMT 1.0 % |
Maleic Acid |
E296/FCC |
NMT 0.05 % |
Heavy Metals |
FCC |
NMT 10 ppm |
Water insolubles |
USP/FCC |
NMT 0.1 % |
Specific Rotation |
E296/FCC |
-0.1 to +0.1 |
Residue on Ignition |
E296/FCC |
NMT 0.1 % |
Arsenic |
E296/FCC |
NMT 2 ppm |
Lead |
E296/FCC |
NMT 2 ppm |
Mercury |
E296/FCC |
NMT 1 ppm |
Sulphate Ash |
E296/FCC |
NMT 0.1% |
3. Product application
DL-Maleic Acid is used in confectionary, beverages, fruit preparations and preserves, desserts, and bakery products as an acidulant, preservative, antioxidants and color fixative. It can keep the natural color of juice and help to resist fatigue and protect the liver, kidney and heart. DL-Malic Acid can be used as excipient in pharmaceutical. DL-Malic Acid is also used primarily to control the pH in cosmetic products.
4. Packing & Delivery
Standard export neutral packing in 25KG net in Plastic Woven Bag lined with PE bag,
18MT/20’FCL(on pallet) or 20MT/20’FCL(without Pallet).
Stored in well-closed container at room temperature.
Fresh stock of DL-Maleic Acid with immediate delivery