Malic Acid (CAS 6915-15-7) — formula C4H6O5, molecular weight 134.09; category food additives.
Malic Acid (CAS 6915-15-7) is a chemical raw material in the food additives category. Its molecular formula C4H6O5 comprises 4 C, 6 H, 5 O atoms. Its molecular weight is about 134.09. Reported physicochemical data: melting point around 127-132 °C, LogP about log Kow = -1.26. As a sourcing and distribution partner we help locate and compare this item across domestic and cross-border channels, arranging samples and batch orders with full COA and compliance files.
| CAS Number | 6915-15-7 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C4H6O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 134.09 |
| Melting Point | 127-132 °C |
| LogP | log Kow = -1.26 |
| Applications | CIR ingredient: Malic Acid, Found in unripe apples and other fruit, Used to make wine, stucco (plaster), cosmetics, pharmaceuticals |
| Category | Food Additives|Preservatives |
Documented applications: CIR ingredient: Malic Acid, Found in unripe apples and other fruit, Used to make wine, stucco (plaster), cosmetics, pharmaceuticals.
Malic Acid is a food-grade compound with CAS registry number 6915-15-7 and molecular formula C4H6O5 (molecular weight 134.09), belonging to the food additives segment of chemical raw materials.
CAS number: 6915-15-7
Its molecular formula C4H6O5 comprises 4 C, 6 H, 5 O atoms.
Also known as: Malic Acid · DL-Malic acid
Category: food additives / chemical
The CAS registry number of Malic Acid is 6915-15-7.
Molecular formula C4H6O5, molecular weight 134.09.
It is also registered under: Malic Acid, DL-Malic acid.
Recorded applications: CIR ingredient: Malic Acid, Found in unripe apples and other fruit, Used to make wine, stucco (plaster), cosmetics, pharmaceuticals.
Category: Food Additives / Preservatives.
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Independent reference data for Malic Acid (CAS 6915-15-7), compiled from public chemistry databases.
| CAS Number | 6915-15-7 |
|---|---|
| PubChem CID | 525 |
| Molecular Formula | C4H6O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 134.02 g/mol |
| IUPAC Name | 2-hydroxybutanedioic acid |
| InChIKey | BJEPYKJPYRNKOW-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| UNII (FDA) | 817L1N4CKP |
| Molecular Weight | 134.09 |
|---|---|
| XLogP3 | -1.3 |
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 3 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 5 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 3 |
| Exact Mass | 134.02152329 |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 134.02152329 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 94.8 |
| Heavy Atom Count | 9 |
| Melting Point | 127-132 °C |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | Crystals; MP: 101 °C /D(+)-Form/ |
| Solubility | In water, 592,000 mg/L at 25 °C |
| Density | 1.601 g/ cu cm at 20 °C |
| Density | 1.25 @25 °C |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.00000293 [mmHg] |
| LogP | log Kow = -1.26 |
| LogP | -1.26 |
| Heat of Combustion | -1.340 MJ/mol at 20 °C |
malic acid; 6915-15-7; 2-Hydroxybutanedioic acid; hydroxysuccinic acid; Butanedioic acid, hydroxy-; Malic acid, DL-; Kyselina jablecna; hydroxybutanedioic acid; Pomalus acid; alpha-Hydroxysuccinic acid; Deoxytetraric acid; Hydroxybutandisaeure; Monohydroxybernsteinsaeure; Succinic acid, hydroxy-; (+-)-Malic acid; Malicum acidum
| Regulatory & food contact | EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVOR ENHANCER, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT, PH CONTROL AGENT, SYNERGIST Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENTFood Additives -> ACIDITY_REGULATOR: Flavouring Agent FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent NOT SPECIFIED |
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| GHS notifications | 0.3% (7 / 2124) |
| GHS notifications | 0.3% (7 / 2124) |
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| Notified hazard statements | H315 (74.2%), H318 (10.5%), H319 (89.2%), H302 (10.5%), H335 (10.5%) |
Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.
Supplier: Jinan Shenghe Chemical Co., Ltd.
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