M0875
DL-Malic acid
≥98% (capillary GC)
Synonym(s):
(±)-2-Hydroxysuccinic acid, DL-Hydroxybutanedioic acid
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About This Item
Linear Formula:
HO2CCH2CH(OH)CO2H
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
134.09
Beilstein:
1723539
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22
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vapor density
4.6 (vs air)
Quality Level
vapor pressure
<0.1 mmHg ( 20 °C)
Assay
≥98% (capillary GC)
autoignition temp.
644 °F
mp
131-133 °C (lit.)
solubility
H2O: 50 mg/mL, clear, colorless to faintly yellow
SMILES string
OC(CC(O)=O)C(O)=O
InChI
1S/C4H6O5/c5-2(4(8)9)1-3(6)7/h2,5H,1H2,(H,6,7)(H,8,9)
InChI key
BJEPYKJPYRNKOW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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Application
DL-Malic acid can be used as a reactant to synthesize:
- Hydroxy esters via esterification with alcohols.
- Biodegradable polymers via thermal condensation with citric acid.
Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Eye Irrit. 2
Storage Class Code
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 1
Flash Point(F)
397.4 °F
Flash Point(C)
203 °C
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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