DL-Malic Acid Reagent Grade

The DL-Malic Acid Reagent Grade is an organic dicarboxylic hydroxy acid supplied in racemic form, used in laboratory procedures, chemical analysis, and solution preparation. It shows high water solubility and is commonly employed as an acidifying agent and as a component of malate-based buffer systems. It is suitable for laboratory and quality control routines requiring controlled acidic behavior.

Characteristics

• Racemic DL-malic acid;

• Organic dicarboxylic acid with defined acidic behavior;

• High solubility in water;

• Used as an acidifying agent and buffer component with malate;

• Suitable for chemical analysis and laboratory routines.

Technical Specifications

• Chemical name: DL-malic acid;

• Molecular formula: C4H6O5;

• Molecular weight: 134.09 g/mol;

• CAS number: 6915-15-7;

• Physical state: crystalline solid;

• Water solubility: high, approximately 530 g/L at 20 °C;

• Melting point: 128–132 °C;

• pH (1% aqueous solution): approximately 2.3;

• Hazard statement: H319 (causes serious eye irritation);

• GHS classification: GHS07 (Irritant).

Includes

• 1x Package of DL-Malic Acid.