Acids & Bases
Malic Acid
A fruit-derived dicarboxylic acid used as a sour flavouring and acidulant in confectionery and beverages, a pH adjuster in personal care products, and a chelating agent in cleaning formulations.
A fruit-derived dicarboxylic acid used as a sour flavouring and acidulant in confectionery and beverages, a pH adjuster in personal care products, and a chelating agent in cleaning formulations.
- CAS
- 6915-15-7
- EC / EINECS
- 230-022-8
- Formula
- C4H6O5
- HS Code
- 291819
- Food Code
- E296
- Grades
- food grade E296, pharma (USP, Ph. Eur.), cosmetic grade, natural (L-isomer), synthetic DL, food grade (E296), DL-malic, L-malic, pharma grade, fine powder
- Synonyms
- malic acid, DL-malic acid, E296, 6915-15-7, hydroxybutanedioic acid, apple acid
Compliance
- · REACH-aligned supply
- · CLP-labelled
- · Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009