Product Name:

Malic Acid (DL-Malic Acid)

WCode:

13-006

CAS No.:

6915-15-7

Molecular Formula:

C4H6O5

Molecular Weight:

134.09

 

Sales Specification

Malic Acid, FCC

Appearance

White or nearly white crystalline granular with a smooth tart taste. Material is the DL-Form of Malic Acid and optically inactive.

Assay

Not less than 99% and not more than 100.5%

Fumaric Acid

1% Max

Maleic Acid

0.05% Max

Heavy Metals (As Pb)

10 PPM Max

Lead

2 PPM Max

Residue on Ignition

0.10% Max

Water Insoluble Matter

0.10% Max

Moisture

0.30% Max

Specific Rotation

Between –0.10° and +0.10°

Particle Size

 

On 25 mesh (710 micron)

1% Max

Through 100 mesh (150 micron)

5% Max

 

Packing:

In 25 KG and 50 LBS multiwall paper bag