Potassium malate

Potassium malate: Potassium malate

IUPAC name

dipotassium 2-hydroxybutanedioate

Other names

Dipotassium malate; E351

Identifiers

CAS number 585-09-1

PubChem 164689

Jmol-3D images Image 1

SMILES

C(C(C(=O)[O-])O)C(=O)[O-].[K+].[K+]

Properties

Molecular formula C₄H₄K₂O₅

Molar mass 210.27 g mol⁻¹

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Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

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Potassium malate is a compound with formula K₂(C₂H₄O(COO)₂). It is the potassium salt of malic acid.

As a food additive, it has the E number E351. It is used as acidity regulator or acidifier for use in, for example, canned vegetables, soups, sauces, fruit products and soft drinks. It also acts as an antioxidant and as a food flavor.

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Potassium malate

IUPAC name dipotassium 2-hydroxybutanedioate
Other names Dipotassium malate; E351
Identifiers
CAS number	585-09-1
PubChem	164689
Jmol-3D images	Image 1
SMILES C(C(C(=O)[O-])O)C(=O)[O-].[K+].[K+]
Properties
Molecular formula	C₄H₄K₂O₅
Molar mass	210.27 g mol⁻¹
Y malate (verify) (what is: Y/N?) Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
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