(S) -Malic acid

(S) -Malic acid ((S) -2-Hydroxysuccinic acid) is a dicarboxylic acid in naturally occurring form, contributes to the pleasantly sour taste of fruits and is used as a food additive.

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[97-67-6]

Product Name Alternative

(S) -Hydroxybutanedioic acid; (S) -E 296; L-Malic acid

UNSPSC

12352211

Hazard Statement

H302, H315, H319, H335

Target

Endogenous Metabolite

Type

Natural Products

Related Pathways

Metabolic Enzyme/Protease

Applications

Metabolism-sugar/lipid metabolism

Field of Research

Metabolic Disease

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/_S_-2-Hydroxysuccinic_acid.html

Purity

99.62

Solubility

DMSO : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic) |H2O : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic)

Smiles

O=C(O)[C@@H](O)CC(O)=O

Molecular Formula

C4H6O5

Molecular Weight

134.09

Precautions

H302, H315, H319, H335

References & Citations

[1]Landete JM, et al. Requirement of the Lactobacillus casei MaeKR two-component system for L-malic acid utilization via a malic enzyme pathway. Appl Environ Microbiol. 2010 Jan;76 (1) :84-95.