Potassium malate is a viscous blocky solid that is soluble in water and is produced by the reaction of malic acid with potassium hydroxide or potassium carbonate.
CAS No. :
585-09-1EINECS :
209-549-2Package :
25KG/DRUMBrand :
TOPINCHEM®Origin :
CHINAFormula :
C4H4K2O5Item :
Potassium MalateHigh Quality Potassium Malate Food Preservative C4h4K2o5
Description
Potassium malate belongs to organic compounds and can be used as drugs and beverages.
Specification
Items | Specification |
Assay % | ≥98.0 |
Loss on drying % | ≤2.0 |
PH | 3.5-4.5 |
Clarity | Qualified |
Heavy Metals (as Pb) % | ≤0.002 |
Arsenic (as As) % | ≤0.0002 |
Application
When used in tobacco, Potassium Malate can speed up the rate of tobacco combustion and reduce the emissions of tar, to achieve full combustion of tobacco. To some extent, it can increase the acidity of tobacco, improve taste and enhance flavor, reduce irritation and mixed gas. It is an ideal alternative for cigarette combustion. Besides, it is also used for food additive, sour agent, modifier and buffering agent.