D-(+)-Malic acid, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

D-(+)-Malic acid used as an acidulant and flavoring agent, food additive. And it is also used in the place of the less sour citric acid in sour sweets.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
D-(+)-Malic acid used as an acidulant and flavoring agent, food additive. And it is also used in the place of the less sour citric acid in sour sweets.

Solubility
Soluble in methanol, ethanol, acetone, ether.

Notes
Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers. Keep container tightly closed.

Specifications

• Melting Point: 100°C to 104°C
• Density: 1.6
• Quantity: 1 g
• Beilstein: 1723540
• Merck Index: 14,5707
• Solubility Information: Soluble in methanol,ethanol,acetone,ether.
• Optical Rotation: +28° (c=5.5 in pyridine)
• Formula Weight: 134.09
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: D- (+)-Malic acid

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H315-H318-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H318-H335-H315 Causes serious eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation. Causes skin irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber	211-262-2
RTECSNumber	ON7260000
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only