DL-malic acid
Basic Properties:
Molecular Formula: C4H6O5 Molecular Weight:4.08864; CAS: 617-48-1
DL-malic acid is stable under normal circumstances, the humidity is high hygroscopicity. Three of the crystal white crystals. The melting point is 130 ℃; the relative density is 1.601; solubility: soluble in methanol, ethanol, acetone and many other polar solvents.
Specifications:
Items |
Standard |
Content |
99.0% |
Arsenic (As) PM |
4 |
Specific rotation [α]D20 |
-0.10° |
Fumaric acid |
≤1.0% |
Maleic acid |
≤0.05% |
Heavy metal (Pb) ppm |
≤10 |
Water insoluble |
≤0.1% |
Residue on ignition |
≤0.1% |
Applications:
As sour agent for soft drinks (pure cool drinks, soft drinks, concentrated powder soft drinks, lactic acid bacteria beverages, milk beverages, soft drinks, cola drinks), sour agent for food (fruit syrup, ice cream), sour agent for essing food (chewing gum, fruit sugar, fruit sauce, tomato, orange peel jam, soy sauce, vinegar, fruit wine, mayonnaise, margarine), antacids, fruit beverage color retention agent, preservative (emulsifying stabilizer mayonnaise.). Also used in pharmaceuticals
Packaging and storage:
25KG composite bag lined with polyethylene bags, 20 container can hold 17 tons (wit pallets) or 19 tons (without pallet). Protect form light, dry, cool place