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D-(+)-Malic acid
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D-(+)-Malic acid is a naturally occurring organic acid used in biochemical research and chiral synthesis. It functions as a chiral building block and resolving agent. It also serves as a synthetic intermediate, a chelating agent, a buffering agent in formulations and a food additive. Available with CAS number 636-61-3, molecular formula C4H6O5, and molecular weight 134.09 g/mol, it is stable at ambient storage conditions. This product is classified as Danger. Molekula supplies D-(+)-Malic acid from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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5 g — £52.90 per pack ex VAT · £63.48 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Solid |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Flash Point | 0 °C |
| Acidity | Acid |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 101 °C |
Source: PubChem CID 92824 (Human Metabolome Database (HMDB))
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 48772307 |
| CAS Number | 636-61-3 |
| IUPAC Name | (2R)-2-hydroxybutanedioic acid |
| EC Number | 211-262-2 |
| Molecular Formula | C4H6O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 134.09 |
| Exact Mass | 134.0215 |
| SMILES | C([C@H](C(=O)O)O)C(=O)O |
| InChIKey | BJEPYKJPYRNKOW-UWTATZPHSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C4H6O5/c5-2(4(8)9)1-3(6)7/h2,5H,1H2,(H,6,7)(H,8,9)/t2-/m1/s1 |
| PubChem CID | 92824 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| HTS Code | 2918.19.9000 |
| Tariff Code | 2918199890 |
Safety & GHS
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Corrosive
GHS05
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Health Hazard
GHS07
Hazard statements
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H318 Causes serious eye damage
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary statements
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- (r)-(+)-hydroxysuccinic acid
- (R)-2-hydroxybutanedioic acid
- (R)-malic acid
- 2-HYDROXY-SUCCINIC ACID
- BUTANEDIOIC ACID, 2-HYDROXY-, (2R)-
- Butanedioic acid, hydroxy-, (2R)-
- L(+)-Malic acid
- Malic acid D-(+)-form
- Malic acid, D-
- Malic acid, L(+)-
Frequently asked questions
What is D-(+)-Malic acid used for?
D-(+)-Malic acid is used as a chiral resolving agent and as a chiral building block in organic synthesis.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of D-(+)-Malic acid?
The chemical formula is C4H6O5 and the molecular weight is 134.09 g/mol.
How should D-(+)-Malic acid be stored?
It should be stored at ambient temperature, protected from moisture and light.
What grade of D-(+)-Malic acid is available?
Molekula supplies D-(+)-Malic acid in analytical grade.
Can Molekula supply D-(+)-Malic acid in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply D-(+)-Malic acid in bulk quantities upon request.
What documentation comes with an order of D-(+)-Malic acid?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) with the shipment.
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