BreckTech L-Malic Acid
Breckenridge Technologies · BreckTech
BreckTech L-Malic Acid is a white crystalline solid, highly soluble in water, and naturally occurring in fruits. It is commonly used as an acidulant in food and beverages to enhance flavor and provide tartness. Additionally, it is used in pharmaceutical and cosmetic formulations as a flavoring agent and additive.
- Enhances shelf life
- Supports fermentation
- Natural acidifier
- Improves texture
Specifications
Identifiers
- Chemical name
- L-Hydroxybutanedioic Acid
- CAS number(s)
- 97-67-6
- EC number
- 202-601-5
- Molecular formula
- C4H6O5
- InChI key
- BJEPYKJPYRNKOW-REOHCLBHSA-N
- INCI name
- Malic Acid
- Synonyms
- 2-Hydroxybutanedioic Acid, Hydroxysuccinic Acid, Apple Acid
Technical specifications
Specifications
| Test Condition | Specification | Value | Unit | Test Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Molecular weight | 134.09 | g/mol | - |
| - | Appearance | White crystal powder or crystalline grains powder | - | - |
| - | Assay | ≥ 99 | % | - |
| - | Fumaric Acid | ≤ 0.05 | % | - |
| - | Maleic Acid | ≤ 0.05 | % | - |
| - | Specific Optical Rotation | -0.10° - +0.10° | - | - |
| - | Residue on Ignition | ≤ 0.1 | % | - |
| - | Sulfate (SO₄) | ≤ 0.02 | % | - |
| - | Chloride (Cl) | ≤ 0.004 | % | - |
| - | Heavy Metal | ≤ 10 | ppm | - |
| - | Lead (Pb) | ≤ 2 | ppm | - |
| - | Arsenic | ≤ 2 | ppm | - |
| - | Solubility | Soluble in water, methanol, acetone, and many other polar solvents; insoluble in benzene | - | - |
| - | Stability | Hygroscopic with high humidity, stable under normal conditions | - | - |
- Industries
- CareFood & Beverage
- Applications
- Brewing & fermentation processesFood preparation & processing
- Functions
- AcidulantFlavoring agentPreservative
- Market segments
- Food processingBeverage productionBrewing
Documents
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Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
Specifications & performance data