DL-Malic acid, food grade (FCC)

Name: DL-Malic acid, food grade (FCC)
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-047006

About DL-Malic acid, food grade (FCC)

DL-Malic acid (CAS 617-48-1) is a carboxylic acid offered by Vaqora Chemicals (Food Grade grade). Its molecular formula is C4H6O5 and its molecular weight is 134.09 g/mol. The IUPAC name is 2-hydroxybutanedioic acid. Common synonyms include malic acid and hydroxysuccinic acid.

Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

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

Vaqora Chemicals supplies DL-Malic acid in 500 g, 5 kg, 25 kg (1 x 25) and 25 kg (5 x 5) packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Grade guides

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	DL-Malic acid, food grade (FCC)
Catalogue No.	VQ-047006
CAS Number	617-48-1
IUPAC name	2-hydroxybutanedioic acid
Molecular formula	C₄H₆O₅
Molecular weight	134.09 g/mol
Exact mass	134.0215
Grade	Food Grade
HSN code	29420090
InChIKey	BJEPYKJPYRNKOW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C(C(C(=O)O)O)C(=O)O
PubChem CID	525

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
LogP (XLogP3)	-1.3
H-bond donors / acceptors	3 / 5
TPSA	94.8 Å²
Synonyms	malic acid, hydroxysuccinic acid, Butanedioic acid, hydroxy-, Malic acid, DL-, Kyselina jablecna, hydroxybutanedioic acid, Pomalus acid, alpha-Hydroxysuccinic acid, Deoxytetraric acid, Succinic acid, hydroxy-, (+-)-Malic acid, Malicum acidum

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

Synthesis

DL-Malic acid, 99%

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

VQ-008473

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, food grade (FCC)?

The CAS Registry Number of DL-Malic acid, food grade (FCC) is 617-48-1. It is also known as malic acid, hydroxysuccinic acid, Butanedioic acid, hydroxy-.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of DL-Malic acid, food grade (FCC)?

DL-Malic acid, food grade (FCC) 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, food grade (FCC) can I order?

We supply DL-Malic acid, food grade (FCC) in Food Grade grade, in 500 g, 5 kg, 25 kg (1 x 25), 25 kg (5 x 5), 50 kg (5 x 10) packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with DL-Malic acid, food grade (FCC)?

Yes. Every lot of DL-Malic acid, food grade (FCC) 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, food grade (FCC) be shipped internationally?

Yes. DL-Malic acid, food grade (FCC) 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.