Description

About Malic Acid Purified, FCC Grade

Malic Acid, also known as DL-Malic Acid, 2-Hydroxysuccinic Acid has the chemical formula C4H6O5. It appears as a colorless to nearly white triclinic crystals. It has a characteristic odor with a sour taste. It is highly soluble in Ethanol, Methanol, Ether, and Acetone. Lab Alley’s Malic Acid is highly pure and plays a key role as a fundamental metabolite and food acidity regulator. An FCC Grade chemical is the one that conforms to the criteria of the Food Chemicals Codex (FCC). A substance that has received the FCC Grade can be used in food, drug, or medical applications. 

Malic Acid is used in carbonated beverages, chewing gum, fruit fillings, hard candy, hair conditioners, exfoliant scrubs, facial cleaners, and body wash. 

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COMMON USES AND APPLICATIONS
  • Flavoring agent
  • Chelating agent
  • Fragrance ingredient

INDUSTRIES

PRODUCT INFORMATION

CAS RN
Molecular Formula
Molecular Weight
134.09
Synonyms
DL-malic acid, 2-Hydroxysuccinic acid, 2-Hydroxybutanedioic acid, Malate, Butanedioic acid, Hydroxy-hydroxysuccinic acid, Pomalus acid
PubChem CID
Grade
FCC Grade
Percent Purity
Min. 99%
Chemical Name
Maleic Acid
UN Number
Assay
NLT 99.0 - 100.5%
Fumaric Acid
NMT 1.0%
Malleic Acid
NMT 0.05%
Melting Point
127 - 132 OC
Water Insolubles
NMT 0.1%
Specific Rotation
-0.1 to +0.1
Malate
Positive
Residue on Ignition/Ash
NMT 0.1%
Arsenic
NMT 3 ppm
Lead
NMT 2 ppm
Mercury
NMT 1 ppm
Heavy Metals
NMT 10 ppm
Mesh Size
On #25 Mesh <=10% Through #100 <=5%
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Customer Reviews and Q&A

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Rating
Ratings
1 review
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    4 years ago
    So good! 10/10

    The taste it so good! You can put it on anything! I put it on meats such as steak as a seasoning, but you do you. I highly recommend it to anyone!

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