| 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 | |