DL-Malic Acid
Industrial Applications
DL-Malic Acid, a racemic mixture of D- and L-Malic Acid, is widely used in the food and beverage industry. It serves as a pH stabilizer, flavor enhancer, acidifier, and preservative, making it a common ingredient in beverages, candies, and various fruit-flavored products.
Physical Properties
DL-Malic Acid is a dicarboxylic acid naturally found in fruits such as apples. It typically appears as a white crystalline powder that is soluble in water and slightly soluble in ethanol. It has a sour taste and exhibits good chemical stability under standard storage conditions.
Grade
- Industrial
Other Names
- 2-Hydroxybutanedioic Acid
- Dihydroxybutanedioic Acid
- DL-2-Hydroxy-1,2-propanedicarboxylic Acid
Abbreviations
- DL-MA
Form
- Solid
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