malic acid
DL-malic acid
Identification
| Name | malic acid |
| IUPAC | 2-hydroxybutanedioic acid |
| CAS Number | 6915-15-7 |
| EINECS | 230-022-8 |
| FDA UNII | 817L1N4CKP |
| Molecular Formula | C4 H6 O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 134.08782000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00064212 |
| Nikkaji Number | J3.091K |
| Beilstein | 1723539 |
| CoE Number | 17 |
| XlogP3 | -1.30 (est) |
Regulatory
| FDA/DG SANTE Petitions, Reviews, Notices | 184.1069 |
| JECFA Food Additive | DL-Malic Acid |
| GSFA Codex | Malic acid, DL- (296) |
| DG SANTE Food Flavourings | 08.017 DL-malic acid |
| DG SANTE Food Additives | DL-malic acid |
| DG SANTE Food Contact Materials | DL-malic acid |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 617-48-1 ; MALIC ACID |
| FDA Regulation | FDA PART 184 -- DIRECT FOOD SUBSTANCES AFFIRMED AS GENERALLY RECOGNIZED AS SAFE |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | white crystalline powder (est) |
| Assay | 99.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | Yes |
| Melting Point | 131.00 to 135.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point | 306.00 to 307.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.000071 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Vapor Density | 4.6 ( Air = 1 ) |
| Flash Point | 308.00 °F. TCC ( 153.33 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | -1.370 (est) |
| Soluble in | water, 1000000 mg/L @ 20 °C (exp) |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Strength | none |
| Odor Description | at 100.00 %. |
| Taste Description | strong acidic |
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| European information | Most important hazard(s): |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | oral-rat LD50 3500 mg/kg |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | flavoring agents and adjuvants, curing and pickling agents, flavor enhancers |
| Recommendation for malic acid usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU) | 13000.00 (μg/capita/day) |
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