Dimethyl malate-Shandong Huashang Chemical Co., Ltd.

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Dimethyl malate

Brand：HS

Model：25kg/drum

Purity：99%

Cas：617-55-0

Createtime： 2026-04-14
Updatetime： 2026-04-15

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Product Details

useage	Industrial use
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appearance	powder
Molecular Weight	162.14
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supplyCapacity	50000MT/Month
harbor	Qingdao,China
minorder	1KG
Appearance	White crystalline solid or crystalline powder

Shandong Huashang Chemical Co., Ltd. is a high-tech enterprise specializing in the research and development, manufacturing, and sales of fine chemicals. Headquartered in Jinan, Shandong, China, we are committed to delivering high-quality products to our global partners. Currently, over 90% of our products are exported to developed markets, including North America, Europe, Japan, South Korea, and the Middle East.

Basic Information

Product Name: Dimethyl malate; Alias: L-(-)-Malic acid dimethyl ester, (S)-(-)-2-Hydroxysuccinic acid dimethyl ester, 2-Hydroxybutanedioic acid dimethyl ester, Dimethyl L-malate

CAS Number: 617-55-0 (MDL: MFCD00066215; PubChem Substance ID: 87573299; Reaxys Registry Number: 1724363; EINECS: 432-310-0)

Molecular Formula: C?H??O?

Molecular Weight: 162.14 g/mol (theoretical value)

Structural Formula: HOOCCH(OH)CH?COOCH? (a hydroxy dicarboxylic acid dimethyl ester compound, containing hydroxyl, ester and carboxyl functional groups, belonging to the derivative of L-malic acid, with chiral carbon center and weak optical activity)

Classification: Organic ester, hydroxycarboxylic acid derivative, food additive, organic intermediate, pharmaceutical intermediate, research reagent, flavoring agent raw material

Physical & Chemical Properties

Dimethyl malate is a white crystalline solid or crystalline powder, with a strong sour taste, odorless or slightly characteristic odor. It is easily soluble in water, methanol and ethanol, soluble in most organic solvents such as acetone, and slightly soluble in non-polar solvents such as n-hexane. It is stable under normal temperature and pressure, but is sensitive to high temperature and strong acid/strong base conditions—long-term heating above 150°C may cause decomposition, and hydrolysis may occur under strong acid or strong base conditions to generate malic acid and methanol. Its density is 1.20±0.1 g/cm3 (25°C, predicted), boiling point is 280.0±30.0°C at 760 mmHg (predicted), melting point is 48-52°C (literature value), and vapor pressure is <0.001 mmHg at 25°C with a LogP of -0.3 at 20°C. It has slight hygroscopicity, so it needs to be stored in a cool, dry and well-ventilated environment to avoid moisture absorption and caking.

Key physical and chemical parameters are detailed in the specification table below, meeting the requirements of high-purity food grade, reagent grade, research grade and pharmaceutical grade, complying with FCC Ⅳ standards and relevant national food additive specifications.

Main Uses

Dimethyl malate is an important hydroxy ester compound, with broad application prospects in food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic and organic synthesis fields, mainly used as intermediate and research reagent:

Food Industry: Used as an acidulant, color retention agent, preservative and emulsifier stabilizer in food and beverage production. It is widely applied in cool drinks (such as lactic acid bacteria drinks, milk drinks, soda, cola), frozen foods (such as fruit syrup, ice cream), processed foods (such as fruit wine, mayonnaise) and candies, which can enhance the sour taste, mask the bad aftertaste, maintain the color of fruit drinks and extend the shelf life of products. It is recognized as a safe food additive, in line with relevant standards such as China GB 2760 and FDA GRAS.
Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic Industry: Used as a pharmaceutical intermediate for the synthesis of various drugs; in cosmetics, it can be used as a raw material for skin care products, with moisturizing and conditioning effects. It is also used as a raw material for tooth cleaning fluids, helping to adjust the pH value and improve the cleaning effect.
Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis reactions, participating in esterification, condensation and other reactions, for the preparation of fine chemicals, dyes, flavors and other products. It can also be used as a raw material for fluorescent brighteners of polyester fibers.
Research & Laboratory Application: Used as a research reagent in organic chemistry, biochemistry and food science experiments, including the research on the properties of hydroxy esters, the development of food additives and the detection of food quality. It is suitable for laboratory research and small-batch experimental production.
Other Fields: Used as a metal cleaner and a coagulant in the textile industry, playing an important role in industrial production.

Packaging & Storage

Packaging Method

Lab/Research Grade: 10mg, 1g, 5g, 10g sealed glass bottles or aluminum foil bags (filled with inert gas); 100g, 500g HDPE plastic bottles with PTFE liners, suitable for laboratory research and small-batch testing.

Food Grade & Reagent Grade: 1kg aluminum foil bags, 5kg, 25kg composite bags lined with polyethylene bags; 25kg cardboard drums or galvanized iron drums with food-grade liners; customized packaging available per customer requirements, complying with food additive, reagent and pharmaceutical intermediate packaging specifications. 20′ container can load 17 tons (with pallets) or 19 tons (without pallets) for industrial batch supply.

Storage Method

Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated warehouse at a temperature of 2-8°C (refrigerated storage recommended for food grade and pharmaceutical grade). Keep containers tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption, caking and hydrolysis. Avoid contact with strong oxidants, strong acids and strong bases; keep away from fire, heat sources and direct sunlight. It has slight hygroscopicity, so strict moisture-proof measures must be taken. Shelf life is 24 months under standard sealed, cool and dry storage conditions; the opened products should be used up within 8 weeks to ensure purity and performance.

Comprehensive Specification Table

Item	Specification	Unit	Remarks
Product Name	Dimethyl malate	—	Alias: L-(-)-Malic acid dimethyl ester; Hydroxycarboxylic acid ester
CAS Number	617-55-0	—	MDL: MFCD00066215; PubChem: 87573299; Reaxys: 1724363; EINECS: 432-310-0
Molecular Formula	C?H??O?	—	Hydroxy dicarboxylic acid dimethyl ester; with hydroxyl and ester groups
Molecular Weight	162.14	g/mol	Theoretical calculation value; consistent with FCC Ⅳ and standard specifications
Appearance	White crystalline solid or crystalline powder	—	Odorless or slightly characteristic odor; with strong sour taste; slightly hygroscopic
Purity	≥99.5 (Food Grade); ≥99.0 (Reagent Grade); ≥98.0 (Research Grade)	%	Meets FCC Ⅳ standards; 99.5%-100.5% content range for food grade; detected by GC
Melting Point	48-52	℃	Literature value; consistent with standard; stable at room temperature
Boiling Point	280.0±30.0 (760 mmHg)	℃	Predicted value; may decompose at high temperature; avoid long-term heating
Solubility	Easily soluble in water, methanol, ethanol; soluble in acetone	—	Slightly soluble in n-hexane; solubility stable under normal temperature
Density	1.20±0.1 (25°C)	g/cm3	Predicted value at room temperature; crystalline solid state
Main Impurities	≤0.3 (Food Grade); ≤0.5 (Reagent Grade); ≤1.0 (Research Grade)	%	Including moisture, malic acid, methanol, heavy metals (≤10ppm); ≤0.1% ignition residue; ≤1.0% fumaric acid, ≤0.05% maleic acid (food grade)
Main Uses	Food additive, organic intermediate, pharmaceutical intermediate, research reagent	—	Food acidulant; cosmetic/medicine raw material; organic synthesis; metal cleaner
Packaging Method	10mg-1kg bottles/bags; 1kg aluminum foil bags; 5kg-25kg composite bag/drum	—	Food-grade liner; sealed, moisture-proof; 20′ container loadable as per industrial demand
Storage Method