Manufacturer Bp/USP/FCC Malic Acid CAS 617-48-1

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Origin

China

HS Code

29181990

Origin

China

HS Code

29181990

Product Desciption

Manufacturer Bp/USP/FCC Malic Acid CAS 617-48-1

Malic acid is an organic compound with the molecular formula C4H6O5. It contributes to the pleasantly sour taste of fruits, and is used as a food additive.

Malic acid has two stereoisomeric forms (L- and D-enantiomers), though only the L-isomer exists naturally.

Malic Acid has a strong hygroscopic, soluble in water and ethanol. There is a special pleasant acidity

Appearance:	White or nearly white, crystalline powder or granules having a special acid taste
Assay: %	99.0 %min
Specific Rotation:	-1.6°~ -2.6°
Residue on Ignition %	0.10% Max
Clarity Test	Qualified
Chloride(as CI)	0.004%Max
Arsenic(as As) mg/kg	2.0mg/kg Max
Heavy metals(as Pb) mg/kg	10.0mg/kg Max
Malieic Acid %	0.05%Max
Sulfate %	0.02% Max
Fumaric Acid %	0.5% Max

In food industry: it can be used in the processing and concoction of beverage, liqueur, fruit juice and the manufacture of candy and jam etc. It also has effects of bacteria inhibition and antisepsis and can remove tartrate during wine brewing.