Potassium Malate
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- Category :
Food and Feed additives/Food additives
- CAS NO : 585-09-1
- EC NO : 209-549-2
- Molecular Formula : C4H4K2O5
- Main Specifications : 98%
- Synonyms : Dipotassium malate;Potassium malate;Butanedioic acid, hydroxy-, dipotassium salt;dipotassium 2-hydroxybutanedioate;
Package: 25kg kraft paper bags
Uses : It is a kind of important combustion improver for tobacco.
Molecular Structure:

Product description:
Potassium Malate
Molecular formula: C4H5KO5
Molecular weight: 172.18
CAS NO.: 585-09-1
Appearance: white crystal or crystalline powder
Solubility: It can be easily dissolved in water, but not in ethanol.
Application: It is a kind of important combustion improver for tobacco. It is also used for food additive, sour agent, modifier and buffering agent. When used in tobacco, it 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.
Specification: Potassium Malate
Items Specification
Appearance white crystal or crystalline powder
Assay % NLT98.0
Loss on drying % NMT 2.0
PH 3.5-4.5
Clarity Qualified
Heavy Metals (as Pb) PPM MAX20
Arsenic (as As) PPM MAX2