CAS 6915-15-7
Malic Acid
CAS 6915-15-7C4H6O5134.09 g/mol
Malic acid (CAS 6915-15-7) is a natural organic compound known for its essential role in various biochemical processes. Widely used in the food and beverage industry, it offers beneficial properties such as acidity regulation and flavor enhancement. This dicarboxylic acid is also utilized in the pharmaceutical sector, agriculture, and cosmetics due to its multifunctionality and effective buffering capabilities.
Main applicationFood processing — used as a sour flavoring agent and acidity regulator.
Malic acid is significant due to its versatile applications across industries like food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. Its ability to enhance flavor while acting as a buffering agent ensures stability in formulations, making it a preferred choice for manufacturers focused on quality and efficacy.
Also known as
- malic acid
- 2-Hydroxybutanedioic acid
- hydroxysuccinic acid
- Butanedioic acid
- hydroxy-
- Malic acid
- DL-
- Kyselina jablecna
- hydroxybutanedioic acid
- Pomalus acid
Trade pricing
Quoted per enquiry
Pricing depends on volume, grade and delivery point. Our desk responds within two working hours.
Available packaging
- Packaged in 25 kg bags.
Documentation
Batch-specific COA issued with every consignment.
Technical specifications
- CAS number
- 6915-15-7
- Chemical formula
- C4H6O5
- Molecular weight
- 134.09 g/mol
- Grade
- Technical grade
- Appearance
- White crystalline powder
- Density
- 1.601 g/cm³
- Density
- 1.601 g/cm³
- Melting Point
- 127-132 °C
- Solubility
- 55.8 g/100 g water
Malic acid, or 2-hydroxybutanedioic acid, has a molecular formula of C4H6O5 and a molecular weight of 134.09 g/mol. It is characterized by its high solubility in water, approximately 55.8 g per 100 g at 20 °C. This compound displays a melting point range of 127-132 °C, with a density of 1.601 g/cm³ at 20 °C. When ordering malic acid, buyers should specify purity grades depending on their application (food-grade or industrial).
Delivery
Malic Acid is dispatched from our Nairobi warehouse across Kenya, and export delivery is arranged to the wider East African market. Lead time depends on quantity and grade and is confirmed with your quotation — see delivery and collection for the towns we reach and how dispatch works.
Applications & uses
- Food processing — used as a sour flavoring agent and acidity regulator.
- Cosmetics — utilized for its exfoliating properties in skincare products.
- Pharmaceuticals — acts as a buffering agent in various formulations.
- Agriculture — enhances nutrient absorption in plants and soil amendments.
- Cleaning — used in formulation of environmentally-friendly cleaning products.
Industries we supply this to
Why buy this from Sparks
- Improves food taste — enhances sourness and overall flavor profile in food products.
- Supports skin health — aids in exfoliation and skin rejuvenation in cosmetic applications.
- Enables nutrient uptake — boosts agricultural yield by improving nutrient absorption.
- Acts as a pH stabilizer — ensures consistent pH levels in pharmaceutical formulations.
- Eco-friendly — helps create biodegradable cleaning solutions for responsible cleaning applications.
Quality assurance
- Batches are checked against the specification values listed above before dispatch.
State what your process, auditor or customs clearance requires when you request a quotation, and it is confirmed with the quote.
Safety, handling & storage
Always consult the full Safety Data Sheet before handling. Personnel must use appropriate PPE and follow local regulations for storage, transport and disposal.
Frequently asked questions
What is the CAS number of Malic Acid?
The CAS registry number for Malic Acid is 6915-15-7. Its chemical formula is C4H6O5, with a molecular weight of 134.09 g/mol. Quote this number when requesting a quotation or checking documentation, as it identifies the substance unambiguously regardless of the trade name used.
What are the other names for Malic Acid?
Malic Acid is also referred to as malic acid, 2-Hydroxybutanedioic acid, hydroxysuccinic acid, Butanedioic acid, hydroxy and Malic acid. These names describe the same substance, so a specification or enquiry written against any of them can be matched to this product.
What grade of Malic Acid is supplied?
Malic Acid is supplied as Technical grade. State the grade your process requires when requesting a quotation — where an alternative grade can be sourced, it is confirmed at quotation stage rather than assumed.
What does Malic Acid look like?
Malic Acid is described as white crystalline powder. Appearance is a useful first check on receipt of goods, though it does not replace the certificate of analysis for confirming that the material meets specification.
What is Malic Acid used for?
Common applications include food processing — used as a sour flavoring agent and acidity regulator., cosmetics — utilized for its exfoliating properties in skincare products., pharmaceuticals — acts as a buffering agent in various formulations., agriculture — enhances nutrient absorption in plants and soil amendments. and cleaning — used in formulation of environmentally-friendly cleaning products.. The suitability of the product for a particular process depends on the grade and specification required, which is worth confirming against your own process conditions.
Which industries use Malic Acid?
Malic Acid is supplied to the Food Processing & Beverage, Agriculture & Agrochemicals, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Cosmetics & Personal Care and Cleaning & Detergents sectors. These are the industries this product is listed against in our catalogue; if your application falls outside them, we can advise on suitability before you order.
What packaging is Malic Acid available in?
Malic Acid is supplied in Packaged in 25 kg bags. Where a different pack size or bulk delivery is required, it is confirmed at quotation stage against availability rather than listed here as standard.
References
Technical information on this page was compiled from the following published sources. Safety and handling data always comes from the supplier’s own safety data sheet.
- 1.PubChem CID 525pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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