page_title: Malic acid
hierarchical_section_title: Malic acid
caption_attribution_description: English: Sample of racemic malic acid
context_page_description: Malic acid is an organic compound with the molecular formula C₄H₆O₅. It is a dicarboxylic acid that is made by all living organisms, contributes to the sour taste of fruits, and is used as a food additive. Malic acid has two stereoisomeric forms, though only the L-isomer exists naturally. The salts and esters of malic acid are known as malates. The malate anion is an intermediate in the citric acid cycle.
context_section_description: Malic acid is an organic compound with the molecular formula C₄H₆O₅.  It is a dicarboxylic acid that is made by all living organisms, contributes to the sour taste of fruits, and is used as a food additive.  Malic acid has two stereoisomeric forms (L- and D-enantiomers), though only the L-isomer exists naturally.  The salts and esters of malic acid are known as malates. The malate anion is an intermediate in the citric acid cycle.
caption: DL-Malic acid
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