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Malic acid

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

DL-Malic acid, (±)-2-Hydroxysuccinic acid, DL-Hydroxybutanedioic acid

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Linear Formula:
HO2CCH2CH(OH)CO2H
CAS Number:
6915-15-7
Molecular Weight:
134.09
Beilstein:
1723539
MDL number:
MFCD00064212
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329750312
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

vapor density

4.6 (vs air)

vapor pressure

<0.1 mmHg ( 20 °C)

API family

malic acid

autoignition temp.

644 °F

manufacturer/tradename

USP

mp

131-133 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

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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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.
For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Malic acid USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:
  • Fumaric Acid
  • Alanine
  • Aspartic Acid
  • Maleic Acid
  • Calcium Citrate Malate
  • Cranberry Fruit Powder

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H319

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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