DL-Malic acid
SIAL/94916 - analytical standard
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
| application(s) | cleaning products cosmetics flavors and fragrances food and beverages personal care |
| autoignition temp. | 644 °F |
| concentration | 95.0-105.0 wt. % (NaOH 0.1M, Titration) |
| format | neat |
| grade | analytical standard |
| InChI | 1S/C4H6O5/c5-2(4(8)9)1-3( |
| InChI key | BJEPYKJPYRNKOW-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | 131-133 °C (lit.) |
| Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
| shelf life | limited shelf life, expiry date on the label |
| SMILES string | OC(CC(O)=O)C(O)=O |
| solubility | H2O: soluble 646.6 g/L at 20 °C |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| technique(s) | gas chromatography (GC): suitable |
| HPLC: suitable | |
| vapor density | 4.6 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | <0.1 mmHg ( 20 °C) |
| Application: | Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support. |
| General description: | This substance is listed on the positive list of the EU regulation 10/2011 for plastics intended to come into contact with food. Find all available reference materials for compounds listed in 10/2011 here ![]() |
| 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 |
| mp | 131-133 °C (lit.) |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| UNSPSC | 85151701 |


