Cas:6915-15-7 Malic Acid powder
| product name |
Malic Acid |
| cas number |
6915-15-7 |
| apperance |
White crystal powder |
| Density |
1.6±0.1 g/cm3 |
| MF |
C4H6O5 |
| MW |
134.087 |
Malic acid, also known as 2-hydroxysuccinic acid, has two stereoisomers due to an asymmetric carbon atom in the molecule. In nature, it exists in three forms, namely D-malic acid, L-malic acid and their mixture DL-malic acid. White crystal or crystalline powder, with strong hygroscopicity, easily soluble in water and ethanol, with a special pleasant sour taste. Malic acid is mainly used in the food and pharmaceutical industries.
Food industry applications
L-malic acid is an important component of natural fruit juice. Compared with citric acid, it has high acidity (the acidity is 20% stronger than citric acid), but it tastes soft (has a higher buffer index), has a special fragrance, and does not damage the mouth and teeth. It is metabolically beneficial to the absorption of amino acids and does not accumulate fat. It is a new generation of food soursing agents. It has been hailed as "the most ideal food soursing agent" by the biological and nutritional circles. Since 2013, it has been replacing citric acid in food for the elderly and children. .
L-malic acid is an organic acid necessary for the human body and an ideal food additive for low calories. When 50% L-malic acid is used with 20% citric acid, it can present a strong natural fruit flavor.
Beverages (various refreshing drinks): Soft drinks prepared with L-malic acid are thirst-quenching and refreshing. They have a sour taste and are close to natural fruit juice. Some large domestic food companies, such as Wahaha Group and Jianlibao Group, began to use L-malic acid in beverages.
L-malic acid is a cyclic intermediate of biological tricarboxylic acid. The taste is close to natural fruit juice and has natural flavor. Compared with citric acid, it produces lower heat and has better taste. Therefore, it is widely used in wine, beverages, jam , Chewing gum and many other foods, and there is a tendency to gradually replace citric acid. It is one of the organic acids with the largest consumption and good development prospects in the world food industry.
L-malic acid contains natural emollient ingredients, which can easily dissolve the "stickies" stuck between dry and scaly dead cells, so as to remove wrinkles on the skin surface and make the skin white and smooth But it is elastic, so it is favored in cosmetic formulations; L-malic acid can be used to formulate a variety of flavors and spices, and used in a variety of daily chemical products, such as toothpaste, shampoo, etc.; compared with citric acid, L-malic acid Malic acid has a soft and unique sour taste, so it is used abroad to replace citric acid as a new type of detergent aid for the synthesis of high-end specialty detergents.
L-malic acid can be used to treat liver disease, anemia, low immunity, uremia, hypertension, liver failure and other diseases, and can reduce the toxic effect of anticancer drugs on normal cells; it can also be used for preparation and synthesis of anthelmintics Agent, anti-tartar agent, etc.
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