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L-(-)-Malic acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 15455479
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2.5 kg

Description

L-(-)-Malic acid is used as a food additive, Selective α-amino protecting reagent for amino acid derivatives. Versatile synthon for the preparation of chiral compounds including κ-opioid receptor agonists, 1α,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 analogue, and phoslactomycin B.

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 a food additive, Selective α-amino protecting reagent for amino acid derivatives. Versatile synthon for the preparation of chiral compounds including κ-opioid receptor agonists, 1α,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 analogue, and phoslactomycin B.

Solubility
Soluble in water(363g/L).

Notes
Keep container tightly closed. Store away from oxidizing agents. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
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
Color White
Density 1.6
Flash Point 220°C (428°F)
Quantity 100 g
Beilstein 1723541
Merck Index 14,5707
Solubility Information Soluble in water(363g/L).
Optical Rotation −26° (c=5.5 in Pyridine)
Formula Weight 134.09
Percent Purity 99%
Physical Form Crystalline Powder
Chemical Name or Material L-(-)-Malic acid
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