DL-Malic acid, 99%

Name: DL-Malic acid, 99%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-008473

About DL-Malic acid, 99%

DL-Malic acid is a carboxylic acid in Synthesis grade carrying the CAS registry number 617-48-1 with a typical assay of 99%. The compound has the formula C4H6O5, corresponding to a molecular weight of 134.09 g/mol. The IUPAC name is 2-hydroxybutanedioic acid. Alternative names: (±)-2-Hydroxysuccinic acid and DL-Hydroxybutanedioic acid.

In its supplied form it is a white to off-white crystalline powder to powder. Reported physical data include a melting point of 131-133 °C. Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. 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.

Standard pack sizes are 500 g, 5 kg and 4 x 25 kg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Food & flavour applications
Organic synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	DL-Malic acid, 99%
Catalogue No.	VQ-008473
CAS Number	617-48-1
IUPAC name	2-hydroxybutanedioic acid
Molecular formula	C₄H₆O₅
Molecular weight	134.09 g/mol
Exact mass	134.0215
Grade	Synthesis
Purity / assay	99%
HSN code	29420090
InChIKey	BJEPYKJPYRNKOW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C(C(C(=O)O)O)C(=O)O
PubChem CID	525

Physical properties
Physical form	Powder
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder to powder
Melting point	131-133 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	-1.3
H-bond donors / acceptors	3 / 5
TPSA	94.8 Å²
Synonyms	(±)-2-Hydroxysuccinic acid, DL-Hydroxybutanedioic acid, malic acid, hydroxysuccinic acid, Butanedioic acid, hydroxy-, Malic acid, DL-, Kyselina jablecna, hydroxybutanedioic acid, Pomalus acid, alpha-Hydroxysuccinic acid, Deoxytetraric acid, Succinic acid, hydroxy-

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 617-48-1

Food Grade

DL-Malic acid, food grade (FCC)

CAS: 617-48-1
Formula: C₄H₆O₅
MW: 134.09 g/mol

VQ-047006

Biochemistry

DL-Malic acid, for biochemistry, 99%+

CAS: 617-48-1
Formula: C₄H₆O₅
MW: 134.09 g/mol

VQ-008474

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of DL-Malic acid, 99%?

The CAS Registry Number of DL-Malic acid, 99% is 617-48-1. It is also known as (±)-2-Hydroxysuccinic acid, DL-Hydroxybutanedioic acid, malic acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of DL-Malic acid, 99%?

DL-Malic 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 DL-Malic acid, 99% can I order?

We supply DL-Malic acid, 99% in Synthesis (99%) grade, in 500 g, 5 kg, 4 x 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with DL-Malic acid, 99%?

Yes. Every lot of DL-Malic 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 DL-Malic acid, 99% be shipped internationally?

Yes. DL-Malic 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.