Malic acidMalic acid is an organic compound with the molecular formula HO2CCH(OH)CH2CO2H. It is a dicarboxylic acid that is made by all living organisms, contributes to the sour taste of fruits, and is used as a food additive. Read from the Chembox of the Wikipedia article Malic acid, revision 1380019172.

Property

Value

Formula

C4H6O5, 134.09 g/mol

Melting point

130 °C

Density

3 g/cm³

Flash point

203 °C

pKa

14.5

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