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L-(−)-Malic acid sodium salt

95-100% (enzymatic)

Synonym(s):

L-Hydroxybutanedioic acid sodium salt

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Linear Formula:
C4H5O5Na
CAS Number:
68303-40-2
Molecular Weight:
156.07
NACRES:
NA.22
PubChem Substance ID:
57654349
UNSPSC Code:
51113400
MDL number:
MFCD00144648
Assay:
95-100% (enzymatic)
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95-100% (enzymatic)

SMILES string

[Na].O[C@@H](CC(O)=O)C(O)=O

InChI

1S/C4H6O5.Na/c5-2(4(8)9)1-3(6)7;/h2,5H,1H2,(H,6,7)(H,8,9);/q;+1/p-1/t2-;/m0./s1

InChI key

DOJOZCIMYABYPO-DKWTVANSSA-M

General description

L-Malic acid is the naturally occurring isomer of malic acid, found mainly in sour and unripe fruits.

Application

L-(-)-Malic acid sodium salt may be used to prepare standard solution during the analysis of wine samples using peroxidase based biosensors.

Pictograms

CorrosionExclamation mark
GHS05,GHS07

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Codes

H315,H318,H335

Hazard Classifications

Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point (°F)

Not applicable

Flash Point (°C)

Not applicable

PPE (personal protective equipment)

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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