Food Additive High Quality Malic Acid CAS No. 97-67-6

• CAS No.: 617-48-1
• Formula: C4h6o5
• EINECS: 210-514-9
• Packaging Material: Plastic
• Storage Method: Normal
• Shelf Life: >12 Months
• Nutrient Composition: Amino Acid
• Resource: Chemosynthesis
• The content of active substances: ＞90%
• Transport Package: 25kg Bag or Drum
• Origin: China
• HS Code: 29181990
• Production Capacity: 500 Tons Per Year

Product Description

Product Description

Basic Information:
Product name:DL-Malic Acid
CAS:617-48-1
Molecular formula: C4H6O5
Appearence:White Crystal Powder
Purity:99%min

Dl-Malic Acid organic compound with the molecular formula C4H6O5. It is a dicarboxylic acid that is made by all living organisms, contributes to the pleasantly sour taste of fruits, and is used as a  food additive. Malic acid has two stereoisomeric forms (L- and D-enantiomers), though only the L-isomer exists naturally. The salts and esters of malic acid are known as malates. The malate anion is an intermediate in the citric acid cycle.

Specification:
 

Product name	DL-malic acid	CAS No.	617-48-1
Standard No.	FCC(VI),2008	Batch No.	FS04814
Packing weight	25kgX400	Quantity	10Mt
Manufacturing date	2010-12-03	Issuing date	2010-12-07
TITLE OF INDEX		INDEX	RESULT
APPEARANCE		WHITE CRYSTAL POWDERS	CONFIRM
ASSAY(AS C4H6O5) %		99.0-100.5	99.7
SPECIFIC ROTATION [a ]d 25°C      º		-0.10---+0.10	0.00
LEAD    mg/kg		≤2	2
FUMARIC ACID    %		≤1.0	0.5
MALEIC ACID    %		≤0.05	0.02
WATER-INSOLUBLE MATTER %		≤0.1	0.1
RESIDUE ON IGNITION   %		≤0.1	0.1
CONCLUSION		QUALIFIED

Function & Application
(1) In food industry: it can be used in the processing and concoction of beverage, liqueur, fruit juice and the
manufacture of candy and jam etc. It also has effects of bacteria inhibition and antisepsis and can remove
tartrate during wine brewing.
(2) In tobacco industry: malic acid derivative (such as esters) can improve the aroma of tobacco.
(3)In pharmaceutical industry: the troches and syrup compounded with malic acid have fruit taste and can 
facilitate their absorption and diffusion in the body.
(4) Daily chemical industry: as a good complexing agent, it can be used for toothpaste formula, spice 
synthesis formulas and so on. It also can be used as a deodorant and detergent ingredients. As a food additive, malic acid is an essential food ingredient in our food supply.As a leading food additives and food ingredients supplier in China, we can provide you with high quality malic.