Products Pure malic acid is available in specialized stores. The name of the acid is derived from Latin (apple), because it was first isolated from apple juice in 1785. Structure and properties Malic acid (C4H6O5, Mr = 134.1 g/mol) is an organic dicarboxylic acid which belongs to the hydroxycarboxylic acids. It exists as a white … Malic Acid
Products Adipic acid is used as an excipient in pharmaceuticals and as an additive in foods. It was originally produced from fats (adeps). Structure and properties Adipic acid (C6H10O4, Mr = 146.14 g/mol) exists as a white crystalline, odorless and poorly hygroscopic powder and is sparingly soluble in water. In boiling water the solubility is … Adipic Acid
Products Pure sulfuric acid is available in specialized stores. It is one of the most important chemicals and millions of tons of it are produced annually. Concentrated sulfuric acid should not be given to private individuals in our view because of the potential risk. Structure and properties The sulfuric acid (H2SO4, Mr = 98.1 g/mol) … Sulfuric Acid
Products Fumaric acid is used as an excipient in medicinal products. Active ingredients are also derived from it. Structure and properties Fumaric acid (C4H4O4, Mr = 116.1 g/mol) is a dicarboxylic acid. It exists as a white, crystalline and odorless powder or as crystals and is sparingly soluble in water. The pharmacopoeia defines it in … Fumaric Acid
Products Hydrochloric acid is available in various concentrations at specialty stores. Structure and properties Hydrochloric acid is the name given to an aqueous solution of hydrogen chloride gas (HCl). Concentrated hydrochloric acid exists as a clear, colorless liquid that fumes in air with a pungent odor and is miscible with water. It has a concentration … Hydrochloric Acid
Products Tartaric acid is available as a pure substance in pharmacies and drugstores. It is less commonly referred to as tartaric acid and should not be confused with tartrate (potassium hydrogen tartrate, calcium tartrate). Structure and properties Tartaric acid (C4H6O6, Mr = 150.1 g/mol) exists as a white crystalline powder or as colorless crystals and … Tartaric Acid
Products Phosphoric acid is available in pharmacies and drugstores in various concentrations. Structure and properties Phosphoric acid or orthophosphoric acid (H3PO4, Mr = 97.995 g/mol) exists as an aqueous to viscous, syrupy, clear, colorless, and odorless liquid that is miscible with water, depending on the concentration. Concentrated phosphoric acid can solidify to a colorless crystalline … Phosphoric Acid
