Description

Dipotassium Malate is a high-purity potassium salt of malic acid, a key organic acid found naturally in many fruits. This compound serves as a versatile buffering agent, pH adjuster, and source of bioavailable potassium in various industrial and nutritional applications. It is essential for manufacturers in the food & beverage, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries seeking a multifunctional, food-grade ingredient.

Application

• Food & Beverage Industry: Used as an acidity regulator, flavor enhancer, and potassium fortifier in beverages, jellies, and low-sodium products.
• Pharmaceutical Formulations: Acts as an excipient in tablet and capsule formulations, serving as a buffering agent and a source of electrolyte potassium.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Functions as a pH adjuster and skin-conditioning agent in creams, lotions, and other topical formulations.
• Nutraceuticals & Dietary Supplements: Incorporated as a bioavailable potassium source in mineral supplement blends and functional food products.
• Industrial Applications: Employed in chemical synthesis and as a component in specialty cleaning formulations where buffering is required.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dipotassium Malate
CAS No.	585-09-1
Molecular Formula	C4H4K2O5
Molecular Weight	210.27 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium Malate; Dipotassium 2-Hydroxybutanedioate; Butanedioic acid, hydroxy-, dipotassium salt; Malic acid, dipotassium salt; E 351; FEMA 4705
EINECS	209-531-8

Quality Control

Our Dipotassium Malate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. We offer grades compliant with relevant food and pharmaceutical standards, including FCC (Food Chemicals Codex) and USP/NF (United States Pharmacopeia-National Formulary) where applicable. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and safety. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each 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); ensure the container is kept tightly sealed after initial use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (on dried basis)	98.0% - 102.0%
pH (5% solution)	6.5 - 8.5
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Arsenic (As)	≤ 3 ppm

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