L-Malic Acid / DL-Malic Acid

DL-malic acid
purity 99% min

Description

Chemical Name: DL-hydroxysuccinic acid

CAS: 617-48-1

Molecular Formula: C₄H₆O₅

Molecular Weight: 134.09

Specifications

Appearations: white crystal or crystal powder

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/20FCL(on pallet) or 19MT/20FCL(without pallet).
STORAGE	Kept airtightly in a light-proof, dry and cool place.