Malic acid
SIAL/M8304 - meets USP/NF testing specifications
Synonym: DL-Malic acid; (±)
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
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This image depicts SKU: M8304-100G
This image depicts SKU: M8304-100G
| agency | meets USP/NF testing specifications |
| application(s) | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
| autoignition temp. | 644 °F |
| form | solid |
| InChI | 1S/C4H6O5/c5-2(4(8)9)1-3( |
| InChI key | BJEPYKJPYRNKOW-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | 131-133 °C (lit.) |
| Quality Level | 200  |
| SMILES string | OC(CC(O)=O)C(O)=O |
| vapor density | 4.6 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | <0.1 mmHg ( 20 °C) |
| General description: | Malic acid is a dicarboxylic acid that can be prepared by hydration of maleic acid or fumaric acid. Its ability to prevent the oxidative degradation of lipids has been assessed. The impact of malic acid in the alteration of calcium chloride crystal morphology has been studied. The dissolution kinetics of kaolinite in malic acid have been reported. This product is a high quality pharmacopoeia product that meets the testing specifications of USP (United States Pharmacopoeia). It can be employed in research and pilot studies. |
| Packaging: | 100 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 |
| mp | 131-133 °C (lit.) |
| UNSPSC | 12352100 |