DL-Malic acid is an organic acid that is a racemic mixture of Malic acid, containing equal amounts of D-malic acid and L-malic acid.DL-Malic acid plays a role in the body's energy metabolism and may help relieve muscle discomfort, support oral health, and promote the elimination of heavy metals from the body.
Application
1.Food Industry
As an acidulant, DL-Malic acid is used to enhance the sour taste in foods and beverages, such as candy, soft drinks, and fruit juices.
As a preservative, DL-Malic acid extends the shelf life of food products by adjusting the pH value.
Malic acid is used as an emulsifying stabilizer for egg yolk.
2.Pharmaceutical Industry
DL-Malic acid has been used as a pharmaceutical excipient to stabilize active ingredients or as a buffering agent.
3.Cosmetics and Personal Care
DL-Malic acid is used in skincare products for moisturizing, exfoliating, and pH regulation.
DL-Malic acid can be used in toothpaste and mouthwash for antibacterial and cleaning effects.
4.Industrial Applications
Used in metal cleaning, descaling agents, textile finishing, and water treatment.
Serves as a raw material for the synthesis of biodegradable plastics.
5.Agriculture
Malic acid is used as a crop growth stimulant to promote nutrient absorption and plant metabolism.
Storage
Store in a cool, ventilated warehouse.
Away from fire, heat sources.
Should be stored separately from oxidants, reducing agents, halogens, etc., do not mix storage.
Stability and Reactivity
Reactivity: Contact with incompatible materials can cause decomposition or other chemical reactions.
Chemical stability: Stable under the correct conditions of use and storage.
Conditions to avoid: Electrostatic discharge, heat, humidity, etc.
Incompatible materials: Strong oxides, strong acids, strong bases.
Hazardous decomposition products: Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous decomposition products should not be produced.
