Maleic Acid
CAS NO:110-16-7
Standard: BP2000
DESCRIPTION

White crystals with good stability, dissolving easily in water and alcohol, a king of stronger organic acid.

Chemical Name

Cis-butenedioic acid

Molecular Formula C4H4O4
Structural Formula
Molecular Weight 116.07
Solubility （g/100g）
in water at 25℃ 79
in alcohol at 30℃ 70
in ether at 25℃ 8

SPECIFICATION
(BP2000)

Assay(anhydrous basis, as C4H4O4 )

99.0%～101.0%

Water 2.0% Max
Heavy Metals (as Pb) 10ppm Max
Residue on Ignition 0.1%Max
Iron(as Fe) 5ppm Max
Fumaric Acid 1.5% Max
Solution State Clear
Colour Qualified

MAIN FUNCTION AND PURPOSE

Maleic acid has become a new acidulant in food and beverage industry. It can enhance special fruit aroma and improve the taste in food and beverage. At the present time Maleic acid is mainly used in syrup, readytea, orange juice, sports beverage and other fortified syrup and food.
In addition, Maleic acid is mainly used to manufacture unsaturated polyester resin, pesticide, tartaric acid, fumaric acid, succinic acid, DL-Malic acid, dyeing auxiliary and preservative grease.
PACKING
 25KG net in Plastic Woven Bag lined with PE bag, 18MT/20'FCL(on pallet) or 20MT/20'FCL(without pallet).
STORAGE
 Kept airtightly in a light-proof, dry and cool place.