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L-(-)-Malic acid, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
L-(-)-Malic acid is used as Selective α-amino protecting reagent for amino acid derivatives. Versatile synthon for the preparation of chiral compounds including κ-opioid rece. It also acts as active ingredient in many sour or tart foods. It is used as synthesizing disincrustant and fluorescent whitening agent. It aids in the production of polyester and alcohol acid resins.
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L-(-)-Malic acid is used as Selective α-amino protecting reagent for amino acid derivatives. Versatile synthon for the preparation of chiral compounds including κ-opioid rece. It also acts as active ingredient in many sour or tart foods. It is used as synthesizing disincrustant and fluorescent whitening agent. It aids in the production of polyester and alcohol acid resins.
Solubility
Soluble in acetone, dioxane, water, methanol and ethanol. Insoluble in benzene
Notes
Incompatible with Bases, Oxidizing agents, Reducing agents, Alkali metals .
Specifications
Melting Point
100°C to 106°C
Assay Percent Range
97%
Beilstein
1723541
Merck Index
14,5707
Solubility Information
Soluble in acetone, dioxane, water, methanol and ethanol; Insoluble in benzene
Formula Weight
134.09
Percent Purity
97%
Density
1.6
Quantity
100 g
Flash Point
220°C (428°F)
Hazard Category
H315-H318-H335
Hazard Statement
GHS H Statement
H315-H319-H335
Precautionary Statement
P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber
202-601-5
RTECSNumber
ON7175000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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