Description

Malic Acid CAS NO 617-48-1 is a naturally occurring dicarboxylic acid widely valued for its pleasant, tart taste and versatile functionality. This compound is a critical ingredient for enhancing flavor profiles and adjusting acidity in a multitude of consumer and industrial products. It is an essential raw material for manufacturers in the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries seeking a safe, effective, and multifunctional acidulant.

Application

• Food & Beverage Acidulant: Used to impart a smooth, tart taste to candies, fruit juices, sodas, and low-calorie foods, often as a partial replacement for citric acid.
• Flavor Enhancer & pH Control Agent: Improves and intensifies fruit flavors in jams, jellies, and dairy products while stabilizing pH for preservation and texture.
• Pharmaceutical Excipient & Effervescent Agent: Serves as an active ingredient in topical formulations for skin conditions and as a component in effervescent tablets and powders.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Functions as an α-hydroxy acid (AHA) in skin care products for exfoliation and as a pH adjuster in shampoos and cleansers.
• Industrial Cleaning & Chelating Agent: Effective in metal cleaning formulations and as a biodegradable chelating agent in various chemical processes.
• Animal Feed Additive: Utilized to improve feed palatability and support digestive health in livestock.

Basic Information

Product Name	Malic Acid
CAS No.	617-48-1
Molecular Formula	C4H6O5
Molecular Weight	134.09 g/mol
Synonyms	L-Hydroxybutanedioic Acid; Hydroxysuccinic Acid; Apple Acid; Pomalus Acid; (S)-Hydroxybutanedioic Acid; 2-Hydroxybutanedioic Acid; Food Additive E296; DL-Malic Acid (racemic mixture)
EINECS	210-514-9

Quality Control

Our Malic Acid is produced and tested under a stringent quality management system to ensure it meets the highest standards for purity and consistency. We offer grades compliant with major pharmacopeial and food standards, including FCC (Food Chemicals Codex) and USP (United States Pharmacopeia). A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, heavy metals, and specific tests is provided with every shipment to guarantee product integrity for your application.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the original container must be kept tightly sealed after each use to prevent caking and degradation due to moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White or almost white crystalline powder or granules
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Titration)	≥ 99.0 %
Specific Rotation (for L-Malic Acid)	-1.6° to -2.6°
Water	≤ 2.0 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Fumaric Acid (HPLC)	≤ 1.0 %
Maleic Acid (HPLC)	≤ 0.05 %

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