Malic Acid
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Cite "Malic Acid"
Malic Acid. (n.d.). In Compound. Retrieved from /id/compound/malic-acid/
"Malic Acid." Compound, /id/compound/malic-acid/.
@misc{malic-acid, title={Malic Acid}, url={/id/compound/malic-acid/}}
IUPAC: 2-Hydroxybutanedioic acid
CAS: 6915-15-7
Ikhtisar
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.
Komposisi
Kegunaan
- • Food acidulant
- • Wine making
- • Skin care
- • Metal cleaning
Fakta Menarik
- ✦ Sour candy uses malic acid for its intense tartness — it's more sour per gram than citric acid
Keselamatan
- ⚠ Irritant
Structure
SMILES
C(C(C(=O)O)O)C(=O)O
Sifat
- Jenis
- organic
- Keadaan
- solid
- Massa Molar
- 134,09 g/mol
- Kerapatan
- 1,6100 g/cm³
- Titik Lebur
- 130,0 °C
- Kelarutan
- 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).