Shanghai Dingwujin Chemical Co., Ltd. is one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of malic acid in China. We are committed to the chemical distribution across Central & Eastern Europe and Ukraine. We warmly welcome you to wholesale customized malic acid made in China here from our factory.
Malic Acid
Introduction
Characteristics
| Molar Weight | 134.09 g/mol |
| Melting Point | 131.1°C |
| Flash Point | 202.8°C |
| Forms | Crystals, White |
Product Grades
Food Grade
It complies with national food safety standards, with a purity generally exceeding 99%, and strict limits imposed on heavy metal and arsenic content. It is used as an acidulant and pH regulator in beverages, confectionery, jellies, and seasonings.
Pharmaceutical Grade
With the highest purity, it is mainly used as an excipient in injections and as a raw material in drug synthesis. The production process requires recrystallization and refining to ensure high purity and safety.
Industrial Grade
With relatively lower purity (typically no less than 98%), it is mainly used in chemical fields such as cleaning agents, resin synthesis, and electroplating complexing agents.
Feed Grade
Specifically used as an additive in animal feed, with quality standards falling between those of food grade and industrial grade.
Standard stock items are of industrial grade. For special grade orders, please contact us for complete documentation.
Uses and Applications
Key applications
- Buffer Agent
- Flavouring Agent
- Wine Production
- pH Control
- Acidifying Agent
- Personal Care
- Anti-ageing Products
Industries
- Beauty & Personal Care
- Food & Nutrition
Malic Acid Used in the Food Industry
As the third most commonly used acidity regulator, malic acid is used in beverages, confectionery, jams, and dairy products, providing a mild acidity close to that of natural fruits. It also functions in color retention, preservation, emulsification stabilization, and regulation of fermentation pH.
Malic Acid Used in the Pharmaceutical Industry
● Pharmaceutical excipient: Improves the taste of tablets and syrups, and promotes drug absorption.
● Amino acid injection: When incorporated into compound amino acid injection solutions, it enhances their bioavailability.
● Salt derivatives: Potassium and sodium salts of malic acid can be used as adjunctive therapy for liver disease, hypertension, and edema, and also serve as low-sodium salt substitutes.
● Physiological function: Participates in the body's energy metabolism and exhibits certain anti-fatigue effects.
Malic Acid Used in the Cosmetic Industry
In skincare products, malic acid serves as an alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) exfoliating ingredient that promotes cell metabolism; in toothpaste (often in the form of its zinc salt), it functions as an anti-tartar and antibacterial agent.
Malic Acid Used in the Feed Industry
As a feed additive for ruminants, malic acid can reduce methane emissions and improve the feed-to-meat ratio.
Malic Acid Used in the Chemical Manufacturing Industry
Malic acid is used as a metal descaling agent, a resin curing agent, and a plastic plasticizer.
Malic Acid Used in the Household Use
Malic acid is used in the synthesis of fragrances, deodorants, and as a complexing auxiliary agent in detergents.
