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DL-Malic acid, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

DL-Malic acid is used as a food additive. It is a component of some artificial vinegar flavors. Further, it is used in the preparation of chiral compounds, including κ-opioid rece. It is utilized for chiral resolution by ligand-exchange capillary electrophoresis.
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DL-Malic acid is used as a food additive. It is a component of some artificial vinegar flavors. Further, it is used in the preparation of chiral compounds, including κ-opioid rece. It is utilized for chiral resolution by ligand-exchange capillary electrophoresis.
Solubility
Soluble in acetone, ether, water, methanol and ethanol.
Notes
Incompatible with bases, oxidizing agents, reducing agents and alkali metals.
Specifications
Melting Point
130°C to 133°C
Assay Percent Range
0.98
Beilstein
1723539
Solubility Information
Soluble in acetone,ether,water,methanol and ethanol.
Formula Weight
134.09
Density
1.609
Quantity
500 g
Flash Point
203°C (397°F)
Chemical Name or Material
DL-Malic acid
Hazard Category
H319
Precautionary Statement
P264b-P280i-P305+P351+P338
EINECSNumber
230-022-8
RTECSNumber
ON7175000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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