Malic acid
CAS number: 6915-15-7; 97-67-6 (L); 617-48-1 (DL)
Synonyms: N-Hydroxysuccinic acid; Apple acid; 1-Hydroxy-1,2-ethanedicarboxylic acid; Hydroxybutanedioic acid
Chemical class: Organic Acids
Industry claims found in: celery, cocoa, orange juice, grape brandy, sour cherry, gink grapefruit juice, honey, hops, kiwi fruit, mango, mushroom
Industry claims used in: frozen dairy goods, candy, baked goods, meat, poultry and fish products
Possible physical or functional effects: Flavor enhancers; Flavoring agents and adjuvants; pH control agents; Synergists
Properties: industry claims FEMA GRAS; industry claims FDA GRAS; used in cigarettes; used in smokeless tobacco
Toxicology: Mod. toxic by ingestion; skin and severe eye irritant; heated to decomp., emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes