L-malic acid is a dicarboxylic acid found in fruits and vegetables, especially apples.As an acidulant, L-Malic acid is especially suitable for jelly and foodstuff containing fruit ingredient.
Product name: L-Malic Acid
Chemical Name : L-hydroxy butanedioic acid
Molecular Formula: C4H6O5
Molecular Weight : 134.09
Character:
White crystals or crystalline powder, fairly hygroscopic, dissolving easily in water and alcohol.
Assay(as C4H6O5): 99.0% Min
Specific Rotation: -1.6 ~ -2.6
Sulfate: 0.02% Max
Chloride[Cl]: 0.004% Max
Residue on ignition: 0.10% Max
Fumaric Acid : 0.5% Max
Maleic Acid : 0.05% Max
