(±)-2-Hydroxysuccinic acid, 99%

Name: (±)-2-Hydroxysuccinic acid, 99%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-008192

About (±)-2-Hydroxysuccinic acid, 99%

(±)-2-Hydroxysuccinic acid is a carboxylic acid carrying the CAS registry number 6915-15-7 at a purity of 99%. Its molecular formula is C4H6O5 and its molecular weight is 134.09 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 2-hydroxybutanedioic acid. Common synonyms include DL-Hydroxybutanedioic acid and DL-Malic acid.

The material typically appears as white powder or crystals or granules. Key physical data: a melting point of 131-133 °C. Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is commonly used for food and flavour applications and organic synthesis. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing, academic and industrial research and food and beverage processing.

Available in 50 g, 250 g and 25 kg packs, (±)-2-Hydroxysuccinic acid is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Food & flavour applications
Organic synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	(±)-2-Hydroxysuccinic acid, 99%
Catalogue No.	VQ-008192
CAS Number	6915-15-7
IUPAC name	2-hydroxybutanedioic acid
Molecular formula	C₄H₆O₅
Molecular weight	134.09 g/mol
Exact mass	134.0215
Purity / assay	99%
HSN code	29171990
InChIKey	BJEPYKJPYRNKOW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C(C(C(=O)O)O)C(=O)O
PubChem CID	525

Physical properties
Physical form	Granules
Appearance	White powder or crystals or granules
Melting point	131-133 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	-1.3
H-bond donors / acceptors	3 / 5
TPSA	94.8 Å²
Synonyms	DL-Hydroxybutanedioic acid, DL-Malic acid, DL-Apple acid, malic acid, hydroxysuccinic acid, Butanedioic acid, hydroxy-, Malic acid, DL-, Kyselina jablecna, hydroxybutanedioic acid, Pomalus acid, alpha-Hydroxysuccinic acid, Deoxytetraric acid

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H318Causes serious eye damage
H319Causes serious eye irritation

Precautionary statements: P264, P264 + P265, P280, P302 + P352, P305 + P351 + P338, P305 + P354 + P338, P317, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 6915-15-7

EP/Ph. Eur.

(±)-2-Hydroxysuccinic acid, EP/Ph. Eur. 99.0%

CAS: 6915-15-7
Formula: C₄H₆O₅
MW: 134.09 g/mol

VQ-047007

Molecular Biology

(±)-2-Hydroxysuccinic acid, for molecular biology

CAS: 6915-15-7
Formula: C₄H₆O₅
MW: 134.09 g/mol

VQ-046623

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of (±)-2-Hydroxysuccinic acid, 99%?

The CAS Registry Number of (±)-2-Hydroxysuccinic acid, 99% is 6915-15-7. It is also known as DL-Hydroxybutanedioic acid, DL-Malic acid, DL-Apple acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of (±)-2-Hydroxysuccinic acid, 99%?

(±)-2-Hydroxysuccinic acid, 99% has the molecular formula C4H6O5 and a molecular weight of 134.09 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-hydroxybutanedioic acid.

Which grade and pack sizes of (±)-2-Hydroxysuccinic acid, 99% can I order?

We supply (±)-2-Hydroxysuccinic acid, 99% in (99%) grade, in 50 g, 250 g, 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with (±)-2-Hydroxysuccinic acid, 99%?

Yes. Every lot of (±)-2-Hydroxysuccinic acid, 99% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can (±)-2-Hydroxysuccinic acid, 99% be shipped internationally?

Yes. (±)-2-Hydroxysuccinic acid, 99% is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.