pharmaceutical secondary standard; traceable to USP and PhEur
Synonym(s): DL-Malic acid; (±)-2-Hydroxysuccinic acid; DL-Hydroxybutanedioic acid
Empirical Formula: C4H6O5
Formula Weight: 134.09
Linear Formula: HO2CCH2CH(OH)CO2H
MDL Number: MFCD00064212
Melting Point: 131-133 °C(lit.)
Beilstein Registry Number: 1723539
RTECS No.: ON7175000
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard statements: H302-H315-H318-H335
Precautionary statements: P261-P280-P305 + P351 + P338
Hazard Codes (Europe) : Xn
Risk Statements (Europe): 22-37/38-41
Safety Statements (Europe): 26-36/39
WGK Germany: 3