Malic Acid FCC, NF
Product Description
| Product | Malic Acid FCC, NF |
| CAS | 6915-15-7; 617-48-1 |
| Formula | C4H6O5 |
| Synonym | dl-malic acid, Hydroxybutanedioic acid, Hydroxysuccinic acid |
Typical Product Specifications
| Specific Rotation | -0.10° to +0.10° |
| Assay | 99.0 - 100.5% |
| Residue on Ignition | 0.02% max |
| Iron | 10 ppm max |
| Fumaric Acid | 1.0% max |
| Lead | 1 ppm max |
| Maleic Acid Content | 0.05% max |
| Heavy Metals | 10 ppm max |
| Arsenic | 1 ppm max |
| Sensoric | White Crystaline Powder or granules, odorless |
| Melting Range | 130 - 132 °C |
| Water Insolubles, wt% | 0.05% max |
| Notes | These are the principal uses of D,L Malic Acid: § Food additives § Feed additives, especially as an acidifier during pig weaning § Pet foods § Metal cleaning (rush and scale remover) § Metal plating § Dyeing acid and finishing agent in textile industry § Cosmetics § Pharmaceuticals § Gypsum setting retarder |
| Class | Food and Beverage Chemicals - Sweeteners - Acidulants - Emulsifiers, Green Chemicals - Eco-Friendly |
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