Product

DL-Malic Acid

CAS No.

617-48-1; 6915-15-7

Molecular Formula

C₄H₆O₅

Molecular Weight

134.09

Structural Formula

Quality Standard

E-296, FCCVII

Packing

25Kg paper bag

Shelf Life

2 years, Keep in cool and dry place

Items

Specification

Assay

NLT 99.0%

Description

White or nearly white crystalline powder or granules

Melting Point

127.0-132.0 °C

Test for malate

Passes test

Fumaric Acid

NMT 1.0 %

Maleic Acid

NMT 0.05 %

Water insolubles

NMT 0.1 %

Specific Rotation

-0.1-+0.1

Residue on Ignition

NMT 0.1 %

Arsenic

NMT 2ppm

Mercury

NMT 1 ppm

Heavy Metals

NMT 10 ppm

Lead

NMT 2ppm

Sulphated ash

NMT 0.1%