| Identification | |
| Name: | DL-Malic acid |
| Synonyms: | DL-Hydroxysuccinic acid; Malicacidpfelsure |
| CAS: | 617-48-1;6915-15-7 |
| EINECS: | 210-514-9 |
| Molecular Formula: | C4H6O5 |
| Molecular Weight: | 134.09 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/C4H6O5/c5-2(4(8)9)1-3(6)7/h2,5H,1H2,(H,6,7)(H,8,9) |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Boiling Point: | 306.4°C at 760 mmHg |
| Density: | 1.641 g/cm3 |
| Solubility: | 100 g of water dissolves 126.3 g malic acid at 20 deg C It is highly soluble in methanol, ethanol, acetone, ether, and other polar solvents Water solubility = 592,000 mg/L. |
| Appearance: | White to nearly white crystals or crystal powder |
| Color: | COLORLESS WHITE TRICLINIC CRYSTALS |
| Safety Data | |
| Hazard Symbols |
Xi:Irritant
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