Malic Acid

C₄H₆O₅

IUPAC: 2-Hydroxybutanedioic acid

CAS: 6915-15-7

अवलोकन

Malic acid is responsible for the sour taste of green apples. Its name derives from Latin 'malum' (apple) and it is a key Krebs cycle intermediate.

संरचना

तत्व प्रतीक परमाणु परमाणु द्रव्यमान
Hydrogen H 6 1.0080
Carbon C 4 12.0110
Oxygen O 5 15.9990

मूलीय संरचना

C
35.8%
O
59.7%

उपयोग

  • Food acidulant
  • Wine making
  • Skin care
  • Metal cleaning

रोचक तथ्य

  • Sour candy uses malic acid for its intense tartness — it's more sour per gram than citric acid

सुरक्षा

  • ⚠ Irritant

Structure

SMILES

C(C(C(=O)O)O)C(=O)O

गुण

प्रकार
organic
अवस्था
solid
मोलर द्रव्यमान
134.09 g/mol
घनत्व
1.6100 g/cm³
गलनांक
130.0 °C
घुलनशीलता
558 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
134.0215
XLogP
-1.3
TPSA
94.8 Ų
H-Bond Donors
3
H-Bond Acceptors
5
Rotatable Bonds
3
Heavy Atoms
9
Complexity
129.0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Malic Acid?
Malic Acid (C₄H₆O₅) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name 2-Hydroxybutanedioic acid.
What is the molecular weight of Malic Acid?
Malic Acid has a molar mass of 134.09 g/mol.
What state is Malic Acid at room temperature?
Malic Acid is a solid at room temperature.
Is Malic Acid organic or inorganic?
Malic Acid is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Malic Acid?
Malic Acid (C₄H₆O₅) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).