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Malic Acid

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

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