L-(-)-Malic Acid

• CAT Number: R049534
• CAS Number: 97-67-6
• Molecular Formula: C4H6O5
• Molecular Weight: 134.087
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: (2S)-2-Hydroxybutanedioic Acid; (-)-(S)-Malic Acid; (-)-Hydroxysuccinic Acid; (-)-L-Malic Acid; (-)-Malic Acid; (2S)-2-Hydroxybutanedioic Acid; (2S)-2-Hydroxy-?succinic Acid; (2S)-Malic Acid; (S)-Malic Acid; Apple Acid; L-(-)-Malic Acid; L-Apple Acid
• Target: Endogenous Metabolite
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: (2S)-2-hydroxybutanedioic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C4H6O5/c5-2(4(8)9)1-3(6)7/h2,5H,1H2,(H,6,7)(H,8,9)/t2-/m0/s1
• InChIKey: BJEPYKJPYRNKOW-REOHCLBHSA-N
• SMILES: C(C(C(=O)O)O)C(=O)O

L-(-)-Malic Acid (Cat.No:R049534) is a naturally occurring organic compound found in various fruits and plants. It is an important intermediate in the citric acid cycle, playing a role in cellular energy production. L-(-)-Malic Acid is used as a food additive, flavor enhancer, and in pharmaceutical and cosmetic formulations.