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| CAS No.: | 6915-15-7 |
| Formula: | C4h6o5 |
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Food Ingredient Acidity DL-Malic Acid /L-Malic Acid CAS 6915-15-7
Malic acid is an organic compound with the molecular formula C4H6O5. It 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.
Malic Acid has a strong hygroscopic, soluble in water and ethanol. There is a special pleasant acidity
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Appearance:
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White or nearly white, crystalline powder or granules having a special acid taste
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Assay: %
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99.0 %min
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Specific Rotation:
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-1.6°~ -2.6°
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Residue on Ignition %
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0.10% Max
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Clarity Test
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Qualified
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Chloride(as CI)
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0.004%Max
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Arsenic(as As) mg/kg
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2.0mg/kg Max
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Heavy metals(as Pb) mg/kg
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10.0mg/kg Max
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Malieic Acid %
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0.05%Max
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Sulfate %
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0.02% Max
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Fumaric Acid %
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0.5% Max
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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.
Packaging: 25kg bag.
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pplication Of Malic Acid
(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.
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