DL-Malic Acid
CAS NO.:6915-15-7
Standard:FCCIV，1996
DESCRIPTION
 White or nearly white, crystalline powder or granules having a strongly acid taste
Chemical Name DL-hydroxy butanedioic acid
Molecular Formula C4H6O5
Structural Formula
Molecular Weight 134.09

SPECIFICATION
(FCCIV,1996)

Assay (as C4H6O5)

 99.0%～100.5%
Specific Rotation -0.10° ～ +0.10°
Heavy Metals (as Pb) 10mg/kg Max
Residue on Ignition 0.1%Max
Fumaric Acid 1.0%Max
Maleic Acid 0.05%Max
Water-insoluble Matter 0.1%Max
Arsenic (as As2O3) 4mg/kg Max

MAIN FUNCTION AND PURPOSE

DL-Malic acid can be used as an acidulant in cool drinks (including lactobacillus drinks, milk drinks, carbonated drinks, cola), frozen foods (including sherbet and ice cream),processed foods (including wine and mayonnaise). It is used as color-keeper and antiseptic of juice. It is also used as emulsion stabilizer of egg yolk. DL-Malic acid also can be used as pharmaceutical intermediate, cosmetic,rinse, metal cleaner, buffering agent, retarder in textile industry, fluorescent whitening agent of polyester fibre.
PACKING
 25KG net in Kraft/Plastic Bag lined with PE bag, 17MT/20'FCL(on pallet) or 19MT/20'FCL(without pallet).
STORAGE
 Kept airtightly in a light-proof, dry and cool place.