SODIUM HYDROGEN DL-MALATE
Prepared at the 26th JECFA (1982), published in FNP 25 (1982) and in FNP 52 (1992). Heavy metals and arsenic specifications revised at the 59th
JECFA (2002). An ADI ‘not specified’ was established at the 26th JECFA (1982)
SYNONYMS Malic acid monosodium salt; INS No. 350(i)
DEFINITION
Chemical names Monosodium DL-malate, monosodium 2-DL-hydroxysuccinate
C.A.S. number 3105-51-9
Chemical formula C4H5NaO5
Formula weight 156.07
Assay Not less than 99.0% on the dried basis
DESCRIPTION Odourless white powder
FUNCTIONAL USES Buffering agent, humectant
