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Carboxylic acids and anhydrides

DL-Malate

Also known as 2-hydroxybutanedioate, malate dianion, malate(2-)

CAS 149-61-1Formula C4H4O5-2Molar mass 132.07 g/mol
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DL-Malate chemical structure, C4H4O5-2, CAS 149-61-1
2D chemical structure

Key facts

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All properties
CAS number
149-61-1
Formula
C4H4O5-2
Molar mass
132.07 g/mol
HS code
291819
Category
Carboxylic acids and anhydrides

What is DL-Malate?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Malate(2-) is a C4-dicarboxylate resulting from deprotonation of both carboxy groups of malic acid. It has a role as a fundamental metabolite. It is a malate and a C4-dicarboxylate. It is functionally related to a succinate(2-). It is a conjugate base of a malic acid.

DL-Malate is a pair of enantiomeric anions.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
2-hydroxybutanedioate
CAS number
149-61-1 CAS number cross-checked
Molecular formula
C4H4O5-2
InChIKey
BJEPYKJPYRNKOW-UHFFFAOYSA-L
InChI
InChI=1S/C4H6O5/c5-2(4(8)9)1-3(6)7/h2,5H,1H2,(H,6,7)(H,8,9)/p-2
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
C(C(C(=O)[O-])O)C(=O)[O-]

Synonyms

  • 2-hydroxybutanedioate
  • malate dianion
  • malate(2-)
  • Butanedioic acid, 2-hydroxy-, ion(2-)
  • DL-Apple Acid
  • Hydroxybutanedioate
  • DL Malate
  • Malate ion(2-)
  • Hydroxysuccinate
  • malate anion
  • Anion standard - malate
  • 3-hydroxysuccinate
  • 2-Hydroxysuccinate
  • Sodium, L-Malate
  • (RS)-malic acid
  • (RS)-malate
  • Butanedioic acid, hydroxy-, ion(2)-
  • hydroxybutanedioic acid, ion(2-)
  • Organic Acid Salt Standard - Malate
  • calcium (hydroxy-1-malate) hexahydrate

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

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Molecular weight
132.07 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
132.007 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
-3.76calc.
Topological polar surface area
100.5 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
1calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
5calc.
Rotatable bonds
3calc.
Heavy atoms
9calc.
Rings
0calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.5calc.
Formal charge
-2calc.
Stereocentres
1calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

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Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

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Uses and applications

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Roles

  • fundamental metabolite
  • metabolite

Regulatory status

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HS code and trade data

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Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code DL-Malate is traded under.

HS 2918.19Indicative HS code

Carboxylic acids with alcohol function but without other oxygen function, their…

World exports in 2024
$1.37B
+0.5% vs 2023, imports $1.18B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China23.7%
  2. Italy14.7%
  3. India * partner reported12.0%
Top importers
  1. Germany11.7%
  2. South Korea9.8%
  3. Italy9.6%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

The HS code shown for DL-Malate is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about DL-Malate, based on the data on this page

What is DL-Malate?

Malate(2-) is a C4-dicarboxylate resulting from deprotonation of both carboxy groups of malic acid. It has a role as a fundamental metabolite. It is a malate and a C4-dicarboxylate. It is functionally related to a succinate(2-). It is a conjugate base of a malic acid.

What is the CAS number of DL-Malate?

The CAS registry number of DL-Malate is 149-61-1.

What is the molecular formula and weight of DL-Malate?

The molecular formula of DL-Malate is C4H4O5-2 and its molar mass is 132.07 g/mol.

What is DL-Malate used for?

Known uses and roles of DL-Malate include building blocks in research and laboratory, fundamental metabolite and metabolite.

Is DL-Malate hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for DL-Malate is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of DL-Malate?

DL-Malate is usually classified under HS code 291819 (Carboxylic acids with alcohol function but without other oxygen function, their…). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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