EINECS
230-022-8, 210-514-9, 202-601-5
Synonyms
DL-malic acid
6915-15-7
2-Hydroxybutanedioic acid
Description
It has a role as a food acidity regulator and a fundamental metabolite. It is a 2-hydroxydicarboxylic acid and a C4-dicarboxylic acid. It is functionally related to a succinic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a malate(2-) and a malate.
Appearance
White or nearly white crystalline powder or granules
Boiling Point
Decomposes at >225 ℃ and <235 ℃