D-(+)-Malic acid

Datasheet MSDS
Catalog Number
ACC0028
Product Name
D-(+)-Malic acid
Structure
D-(+)-Malic acid
CAS Number
636-61-3
IUPAC Name
(2R)-2-hydroxybutanedioic acid
Synonyms
(2R)-2-hydroxybutanedioicacid; (2R)-2-hydroxybutanedioicacid; (2R)-2-Hydroxybutanedioic Acid; D-Malic Acid; (+)-Malic acid; (2R)-2-Hydroxy-_x000b_butanedioic Acid; (2R)-Malic Acid; (R)-(+)-Malic Acid; (R)-Malic Acid; D-(+)-2-Hydroxysuccinic Acid; D-(+)-Malic Acid; D-Malic Acid
Molecular Formula
C4H6O5
Molecular Weight
134.09
Appearance
White or Off-white crystalline powder
Purity
≥98%,≥95%e.e.
Density
1.60 g/cm3
Solubility
DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly), Pyridine (Sparingly)
Melting Point
102-105°C
Boiling Point
167.16°C (rough estimate)
Storage
-20°C Freezer
Description
The naturally occuring isomer is the L-form which has been found in apples and many other fruits and plants. Selective α-amino protecting reagent for amino acid derivatives. Versatile synthon for the preparation of chiral compounds including κ-opioid receptor agonists, 1α,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 analogue, and phoslactomycin B.
SMILES
C([C@H](C(=O)O)O)C(=O)O
InChI
InChI=1S/C4H6O5/c5-2(4(8)9)1-3(6)7/h2,5H,1H2,(H,6,7)(H,8,9)/t2-/m1/s1
InChI Key
BJEPYKJPYRNKOW-UWTATZPHSA-N
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