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

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.

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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.

Specifications

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

• 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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