D-(+)-Malic acid
Agent Name
D-(+)-Malic acid
CAS Number
636-61-3
Formula
C4-H6-O5
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Malic acid D-(+)-form; Malic acid, D-; D-Malic acid; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Organic Acids
Description
Solid; [Merck Index] White powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as an intermediate, chelating agent, buffering agent, and food additive; [Merck Index]
Comments
An irritant that may cause serious eye injury; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Malic acid."
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