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L-(-)-Malic acid, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog number: A13702.22
100 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals
L-(-)-Malic acid, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog number: A13702.22
100 g, Each
Quantity
Catalog number: A13702.22
also known as A13702-22
Price (EUR)
49,86 Online price
55,40
Each
Quantity
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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
Specifications
Specification SheetAppearance (Color)
White
Assay (Aqueous acid-base Titration)
≥96.0 to ≤104.0%
Optical Rotation
-27 ? 2? (c=5.5 in pyridine)
Form
Crystals or powder or crystalline powder
Assay (Silylated GC)
≥96.0%
Description
L-(-)-Malic acid is used as Selective α-amino protecting reagent for amino acid derivatives. Versatile synthon for the preparation of chiral compounds including κ-opioid rece. It also acts as active ingredient in many sour or tart foods. It is used as synthesizing disincrustant and fluorescent whitening agent. It aids in the production of polyester and alcohol acid resins.
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 Selective α-amino protecting reagent for amino acid derivatives. Versatile synthon for the preparation of chiral compounds including κ-opioid rece. It also acts as active ingredient in many sour or tart foods. It is used as synthesizing disincrustant and fluorescent whitening agent. It aids in the production of polyester and alcohol acid resins.
Solubility
Soluble in acetone, dioxane, water, methanol and ethanol. Insoluble in benzene
Notes
Incompatible with Bases, Oxidizing agents, Reducing agents, Alkali metals .
L-(-)-Malic acid is used as Selective α-amino protecting reagent for amino acid derivatives. Versatile synthon for the preparation of chiral compounds including κ-opioid rece. It also acts as active ingredient in many sour or tart foods. It is used as synthesizing disincrustant and fluorescent whitening agent. It aids in the production of polyester and alcohol acid resins.
Solubility
Soluble in acetone, dioxane, water, methanol and ethanol. Insoluble in benzene
Notes
Incompatible with Bases, Oxidizing agents, Reducing agents, Alkali metals .
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Safety and Handling
Classification of the substance or mixture
CLP classification - Regulation(EC) No 1272/2008
Skin Corrosion/Irritation
Category 2
Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation
Category 2
Label Elements
Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Statements
H315 - Causes skin irritation
H319 - Causes serious eye irritation
Precautionary Statements
P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water
P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing