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

Catalog number: J63221.36
500 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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

Catalog number: J63221.36
500 g, Each
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Catalog number: J63221.36
also known as J63221-36
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
97-67-6
IUPAC Name
(2S)-2-hydroxybutanedioic acid
Molecular Formula
C4H6O5
InChI Key
BJEPYKJPYRNKOW-REOHCLBHSA-N
SMILES
O[C@@H](CC(O)=O)C(O)=O
Assay from Supplier's CofA
Fumeric Acid: ≤0.5%
Assay from Supplier's CofA
Maleic Acid: ≤0.2%
Assay from Supplier's CofA
Malic Acid: ≥98.5% (Titration)
Insoluble material
≤0.1%
Residue on ignition
≤0.1%

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.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

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.
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