Malic Acid
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> Malic acid has the form of white to colorless crystals and has a sour
> taste. It is very soluble in water and alcohol, and slightly soluble
> in ether.
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> Malic acid is commonly used as a food additive, particularly for
> flavoring. It is also used in the manufacture of esters and salts,
> wine, paints, textiles, and in water treatments.
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> Appearance : White or nearly white granules
> Assay : NLT 99.0% and NMT 100.5% of C4H6O5
> Water Content : NMT 0.3% m/m
> Fumaric Acid : NMT 1.0% m/m
> Maleic Acid : NMT 0.05% m/m
> Heavy Metals as Pb : NMT 5 mg/kg
> Lead : NMT 2 mg/kgArsenic NMT 3 mg/kg
> Mercury : NMT 1 mg/kg
> Water Insoluble Matter : NMT 0.1% m/m
