Identification | ||
Name | L(-)-Malic acid | |
Synonyms | L-Hydroxysuccinic acid; Apple acid | |
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Molecular Structure |
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Molecular Formula | C4H6O5 | |
Molecular Weight | 134.08 | |
CAS Registry Number | 97-67-6 | |
EINECS | 202-601-5 | |
Properties | ||
Melting point | 101-103 ºC | |
alpha | -2 º (c=8.5, H2O) | |
Water solubility | soluble |