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L-(-)-Malic acid, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
L-(-)-Malic acid is used as Selective α-amino protecting reagent for amino acid derivatives. Versatile synthon for the preparation of chiral compounds including κ-opioid rece. It also acts as active ingredient in many sour or tart foods. It is used as synthesizing disincrustant and fluorescent whitening agent. It aids in the production of polyester and alcohol acid resins.
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L-(-)-Malic acid is used as Selective α-amino protecting reagent for amino acid derivatives. Versatile synthon for the preparation of chiral compounds including κ-opioid rece. It also acts as active ingredient in many sour or tart foods. It is used as synthesizing disincrustant and fluorescent whitening agent. It aids in the production of polyester and alcohol acid resins.
Solubility
Soluble in acetone, dioxane, water, methanol and ethanol. Insoluble in benzene
Notes
Incompatible with Bases, Oxidizing agents, Reducing agents, Alkali metals .
Specifications
| Melting Point | 100°C to 106°C |
| Assay Percent Range | 97% |
| Beilstein | 1723541 |
| Merck Index | 14,5707 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in acetone, dioxane, water, methanol and ethanol; Insoluble in benzene |
| Formula Weight | 134.09 |
| Percent Purity | 97% |
| Density | 1.6 |
| Quantity | 500 g |
| Flash Point | 220°C (428°F) |
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Safety and Handling
| Hazard Category | H315-H318-H335 |
| Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. |
| Precautionary Statement | P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c |
| EINECSNumber | 202-601-5 |
| RTECSNumber | ON7175000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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