Description

Sodium Dl-Malate CAS NO 676-46-0 is the sodium salt of DL-malic acid, a versatile organic acid salt widely used as a buffering and flavor-enhancing agent. It is valued for its ability to regulate acidity and enhance flavor profiles in various formulations while offering improved solubility and handling characteristics compared to the free acid. This product is essential for manufacturers in the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries seeking reliable, high-quality ingredients.

Application

• Food & Beverage Industry: Used as an acidity regulator, flavor enhancer, and preservative in beverages, candies, and processed foods.
• Pharmaceuticals: Serves as an excipient in tablet formulations, acting as a disintegrant and a buffering agent in effervescent products.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Functions as a pH adjuster and skin-conditioning agent in creams, lotions, and cleansers.
• Industrial Applications: Employed in metal cleaning and plating solutions, and as a intermediate in chemical synthesis.
• Animal Feed: Used as a feed additive to improve palatability and support digestion.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium Dl-Malate
CAS No.	676-46-0
Molecular Formula	C4H4Na2O5 • xH2O
Molecular Weight	Anhydrous: 178.05 g/mol
Synonyms	Disodium DL-Malate; Disodium Malate; Sodium Malate; DL-Disodium Malate; Malic Acid Disodium Salt; E350; Butanedioic acid, hydroxy-, disodium salt, (DL)-
EINECS	211-627-6

Quality Control

Our Sodium Dl-Malate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the high standards required for food, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) confirming identity, purity, and compliance with relevant specifications such as FCC (Food Chemicals Codex) are available upon request.

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); the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White or almost white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (on dried basis)	98.0% - 102.0%
pH (5% solution)	6.5 - 8.0
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.