Alternative Name
(S)-(−)-2-Hydroxysuccinic acid; L-Hydroxybutanedioic acid; (2S)-2-Hydroxybutanedioic acid; (S)-(-)-Hydrosuccinic acid; (S)-(-)-Hydroxysuccinic acid; (-)-(S)-Malic acid; (-)-L-Malic acid; (-)-Hydroxysuccinic acid; (-)-L-Malic acid; (-)-Malic acid; (2S)-2-Hydroxysuccinic acid; (2S)-Malic acid; (S)-2-Hydroxysuccinic acid; L-Apple acid; Acide L-malique; Apple acid; Butanedioic acid, 2-hydroxy-, (2S)-; Butanedioic acid, hydroxy-, (S)-; L-Apfelsaure; Malic Acid, L-; Malic acid, L-; Nsc 9232; S-2-Hydroxybutanedioic acid; acido L-malico
Other Properties
Assay (Titration): ≥ 99.0%
CAS RN: 97-67-6
EC Number: 202-601-5
Residue on Ignition: ≤ 0.1%
Signal word: Warning
Solubility (10% in water): Clear, colourless to very faintly turbid solution
Specific Optical Rotation ([α]20/D): -5.0 - -8.0 ° (c=10, acetone)
WGK: WGK 1
Water (KF): ≤ 0.5%
Hazard Information
• H Statements:
H315: Causes skin irritation.
H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
H335: May cause respiratory irritation.
H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
• P Statements:
P261: Avoid breathing dust, fumes, gas, mist, vapours, spray. [As modified by IV ATP].
P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P302+P352: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.