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Malic acid 6915-15-7

Malic acid (CAS 6915-15-7, C4H6O5), is a colorless crystalline solid, widely used in the food and beverage industry as a flavor enhancer and acidulant. It has a tart taste and is commonly found in fruits such as apples. Malic acid is known for its ability to enhance the flavor of various food and beverage products. It plays a crucial role in the production of sour candies, carbonated beverages, and fruit-flavored drinks.

2D chemical structure 3D chemical structure

Chemical Name	Malic acid
CAS Registry Number	6915-15-7
PubChemID	525
Molecular Weight	134.08744
PSA	94.83000
LogP	-1.09340
EINECS	210-514-9
Molecular Formula	C₄H₆O₅

Synonyms

(±
)-1-Hydroxy-1,2-ethanedicarboxylic Acid
2-Hydroxy-succinic acid
a-Hydroxysuccinic Acid
alpha-Hydroxysuccinic acid
alpha-hydroxysuccinicacid
Butanedioic acid, 2-hydroxy-
Butanedioic acid, hydroxy-
commonmalicacid
Deoxytetraric acid
deoxytetraricacid
DL(+/-)-MALIC ACID
DL-Hydroxybutanedioic acid
DL-MALIC ACID
EINECS 210-514-9
femanumber2655
Hydroxybutandisaeure
hydroxy-butanedioic acid
hydroxy-butanedioicaci
MALIC ACID, (DL)
Malic acid, dl-
MFCD00064212
R,S(±
)-Malic acid
R,S-Malic acid
UNII:817L1N4CKP

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6915-15-7 Properties

Density 1.641
Boiling Point 306.4°C at 760 mmHg
Flash Point 203℃
Melting Point 130-132℃
Vapour 3.28e-08 mmHg
Refractive Index 1.3920 (estimate)
Alpha [α]D20 -0.5～+0.5° (c=5, H2O)
HS Code 2918990090

6915-15-7 Safety Infomation

Safety Statements S26;S37/39
Risk Statements R22;R34;R42/43
Hazard Codes
Hazard Note H319
Transport NONH for all modes of transport

6915-15-7 NMR Specturm

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Hebei Crovell Biotech Co. Ltd Diamond member

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10 USD/kilogram