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L-(-)-Malic acid, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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Description

L-(-)-Malic acid is used as Selective α-amino protecting reagent for amino acid derivatives. Versatile synthon for the preparation of chiral compounds including κ-opioid rece. It also acts as active ingredient in many sour or tart foods. It is used as synthesizing disincrustant and fluorescent whitening agent. It aids in the production of polyester and alcohol acid resins.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
L-(-)-Malic acid is used as Selective α-amino protecting reagent for amino acid derivatives. Versatile synthon for the preparation of chiral compounds including κ-opioid rece. It also acts as active ingredient in many sour or tart foods. It is used as synthesizing disincrustant and fluorescent whitening agent. It aids in the production of polyester and alcohol acid resins.

Solubility
Soluble in acetone, dioxane, water, methanol and ethanol. Insoluble in benzene

Notes
Incompatible with Bases, Oxidizing agents, Reducing agents, Alkali metals .
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 97-67-6
Molecular Formula C4H6O5
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 134.087
MDL Number MFCD00064213
InChI Key BJEPYKJPYRNKOW-REOHCLBHSA-N
Synonym l-malic acid, l---malic acid, s-2-hydroxysuccinic acid, 2s-2-hydroxybutanedioic acid, l--malic acid, apple acid, --malic acid, l-apple acid, s-malic acid, s-2-hydroxybutanedioic acid
PubChem CID 222656
ChEBI CHEBI:30797
IUPAC Name (2S)-2-hydroxybutanedioic acid
SMILES C(C(C(=O)O)O)C(=O)O

Specifications

Melting Point 100°C to 106°C
Assay Percent Range 97%
Beilstein 1723541
Merck Index 14,5707
Solubility Information Soluble in acetone, dioxane, water, methanol and ethanol; Insoluble in benzene
Formula Weight 134.09
Percent Purity 97%
Density 1.6
Quantity 500 g
Flash Point 220°C (428°F)
Optical Rotation −27° (c=5.5 in Pyridine)
Chemical Name or Material L-(-)-Malic acid
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