D-Malic acid, also known as (R)-malic acid, is an optically active form of malic acid with an (R)-configuration. It acts as a conjugate acid of (R)-malate(2-) and is the enantiomer of (S)-malic acid. It has been identified as a metabolite in organisms such as Escherichia coli (strain K12, MG1655), Vaccinium macrocarpon, and Arabidopsis thaliana.
- Optically active form of malic acid with (R)-configuration
- Conjugate acid of (R)-malate(2-)
- Enantiomer of (S)-malic acid
- Primary hazards include corrosive and irritant properties
- Utilized as an intermediate, chelating agent, buffering agent, and food additive
- Identified in Escherichia coli, Vaccinium macrocarpon, and Arabidopsis thaliana