DL-Malic acid - pharma grade

Ref. 3D-FM153322

Product Information

• Name: DL-Malic acid - pharma grade
• Synonyms: 2-Hydroxybutanedioic acidMalic acid(+/-)-Malic acid
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: DL-Malic acid is a pharma grade sodium salt of malic acid. It is used as a nutrient in the production of antibiotics, and to control the pH of media for culturing bacteria. DL-Malic acid has been shown to have antimicrobial activity against gram positive bacteria, such as Streptococcus pneumoniae and Staphylococcus aureus. The mechanism by which DL-malic acid exerts its antimicrobial activity may be due to its ability to inhibit enzyme activities in these bacteria. DL-Malic acid also has potent antitumor activity against various cancer cell lines in vivo models, including human melanoma cells.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 134.09 g/mol
• Formula: C₄H₆O₅
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: White Clear Liquid