DL-Malic acid
ALDRICH/M0875 - ≥98% (capillary GC)
Synonym: (±)
CAS Number: 6915-15-7
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C4H6O5
Molecular Weight: 134.09
EC Number: 230-022-8
MDL Number: MFCD00064212
Linear Formula: HO2CCH2CH(OH)CO2H
Product Type: Chemical
assay | ≥98% (capillary GC) |
autoignition temp. | 644 °F |
InChI | 1S/C4H6O5/c5-2(4(8)9)1-3( |
InChI key | BJEPYKJPYRNKOW-UHFFFAOYSA |
mp | 131-133 °C (lit.) |
SMILES string | OC(CC(O)=O)C(O)=O |
solubility | H2O: 50 mg/mL, clear, colorless to faintly yellow |
vapor density | 4.6 (vs air) |
vapor pressure | <0.1 mmHg ( 20 °C) |
Application: | DL-Malic acid can be used as a reactant to synthesize:• Hydroxy esters via esterification with alcohols. • Biodegradable polymers via thermal condensation with citric acid. |
Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
Packaging: | 100, 500 g in poly bottle |
Symbol | GHS07 |
Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statements | H319 |
Precautionary statements | P264 - P280 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P337 + P313 |
Hazard Codes | Xi |
Risk Statements | 36 |
Safety Statements | 26 |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
Flash Point(F) | 397.4 °F |
Flash Point(C) | 203 °C |
Purity | ≥98% (capillary GC) |
mp | 131-133 °C (lit.) |
UNSPSC | 12352100 |