CAS 138-09-0

Butanedioic acid, 2-hydroxy-, sodium salt (1:2), (2S)-

Description:

Butanedioic acid, 2-hydroxy-, sodium salt (1:2), (2S)-, commonly known as sodium malate, is a sodium salt derived from malic acid. It is characterized by its white crystalline appearance and is soluble in water, making it useful in various applications. This compound features two carboxylic acid groups and a hydroxyl group, contributing to its acidic properties and reactivity. Sodium malate is often utilized as a food additive, flavor enhancer, and in the pharmaceutical industry due to its role in metabolic processes. It acts as a buffering agent and can help stabilize pH levels in formulations. Additionally, it is recognized for its potential health benefits, including its involvement in the Krebs cycle, which is crucial for energy production in living organisms. The compound is generally regarded as safe for consumption, although its use should be monitored in specific contexts, particularly in food and dietary supplements. Overall, sodium malate is valued for its multifunctional properties in both industrial and health-related applications.

Formula: C₄H₆O₅·2Na

InChI: InChI=1S/C4H6O5.2Na/c5-2(4(8)9)1-3(6)7;;/h2,5H,1H2,(H,6,7)(H,8,9);;/t2-;;/m0../s1

InChI key: InChIKey=CBVOCNWSAAUNIY-JIZZDEOASA-N

SMILES: [C@H](CC(O)=O)(C(O)=O)O.[Na]

Synonyms:

• <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-Hydroxysuccinic acid disodium salt
• Butanedioic acid, 2-hydroxy-, sodium salt (1:2), (2S)-
• Butanedioic acid, hydroxy-, disodium salt, (2S)-
• Butanedioic acid, hydroxy-, disodium salt, (S)-
• Disodium (-)-malate
• Disodium 2-Hydroxybutanedioate
• Disodium <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-malate
• L-Malic acid, disodium salt
• Malic acid, disodium salt, (-)-
• Sodium <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-malate
• butanedioic acid, 2-hydroxy-, monosodium salt, (2S)-
• disodium (2S)-2-hydroxybutanedioate
• L-Malate Sodium

(S)-2-Hydroxysuccinic acid, disodium salt

CAS: 138-09-0

Formula: C₄H₄Na₂O₅

Purity: 98%

Molecular weight: 178.0511

Ref: IN-DA0017SR

L-(-)-Malic acid disodium salt

CAS: 138-09-0

L-(-)-Malic acid disodium salt

Purity: By hplc: 98.1% (Typical Value in Batch COA)

Color and Shape: white crystalline powder

Molecular weight: 178.05g/mol

Ref: 54-BIB6095

L-Malic acid, disodium salt

CAS: 138-09-0

L-Malic acid, disodium salt is an excellent reagent for chiral resolution and also used as a chiral auxiliary in organic synthesis.

Formula: C₄H₄Na₂O₅

Purity: Min. 97.0 Area-%

Molecular weight: 178.05 g/mol

Ref: 3D-M-0875