Acidity regulators

Malic acid

CAS No.:6915-15-7 (617-48-1)
HS Code:29181990
Specification:FCC
Packing:25kg bag/drum/carton
Product description: Malic acid
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Specification

YNONYMS	L-Hydroxysuccinic acid;(S)-(-)-Hydroxysuccinic acid; L-(-)-Malic acid ; L-Malic acid; Malic acid
CAS No.	97-67-6
Molecular Formula	C4H6O5
Molecular Weight	134.0874
Physical State	Crystalline powder
Appearance	White to off-white
Odor	Not available.
Specific Rotation[α]D 20℃	-1.6~ -2.6
Sulfate	0.02% max
Chloride	0.004% max
Heavy Metal	10mg/kg max
Arsenic	2mg/kg max
Lead	2mg/kg max
Fumaric acid	0.5% max
Maleic acid	0.05% max
Residu on ignition	0.10% max
Vapor Density	1.641 g/cm3
Freezing/Melting Point	101 - 103 deg C
Solubility	soluble

Details

DL-Malic Acid

DL-Malic Acid is white crystalline powder,it is Odourless and no smell. It is easily dissolved in water and ethanol, slightly soluble in acetone. DL-Malic Acid is internationally recognized as a safe food additive ,it is usually used as acidity regulators,preservatives and PH regulator.

Application:

Used as an acidulate in cool drinks, frozen foods, processed foods; Used as color-keeper and antiseptic of juice and as emulsion stabilizer of egg yolk. DL-Malic acid can also be used as pharmaceutical intermediate, cosmetic, rinse, metal cleaner, buffering agent, retarder in textile industry, fluorescent whitening agent of polyester fiber.

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