Description

Ammonium Malate is the ammonium salt of malic acid, a key intermediate in the citric acid cycle. This compound is valued for its role as a pH adjuster, buffering agent, and source of malate ions in various industrial and biochemical processes. It is essential for manufacturers in the food, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries seeking a reliable, water-soluble organic acid salt.

Application

• Food & Beverage Industry: Used as an acidity regulator, flavor enhancer, and pH buffer in beverages, confectionery, and processed foods.
• Pharmaceuticals: Serves as an excipient in tablet formulations and as a component in electrolyte solutions and dialysis fluids.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Functions as a skin conditioning agent and pH adjuster in creams, lotions, and other topical formulations.
• Biochemical Research: Employed as a substrate or buffer component in enzymatic studies and cell culture media.
• Industrial Applications: Acts as a chelating agent in metal treatment processes and a component in cleaning formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ammonium Malate
CAS No.	20261-05-6
Molecular Formula	C4H9NO5
Molecular Weight	151.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Ammonium DL-Malate; DL-Malic Acid Ammonium Salt; Ammonium Hydrogen Malate; Malic Acid, Ammonium Salt; 2-Hydroxybutanedioic Acid Ammonium Salt; 1,2-Dihydroxyethane-1,2-dicarboxylic Acid Ammonium Salt; Ammonium 2-Hydroxysuccinate
EINECS	243-668-0

Quality Control

Our Ammonium Malate is produced under a rigorous quality management system. Each batch is tested to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for food, pharmaceutical, and technical applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in original packaging to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Titration)	98.0% min.
pH (5% solution)	6.0 - 7.5
Loss on Drying	2.0% max.
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	10 ppm max.
Residue on Ignition	0.1% max.

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.