L-Malic Acid

It covers D‑malic acid, DL‑malic acid and L‑malic acid. L‑malic acid (2‑hydroxysuccinic acid) is a key tricarboxylic acid cycle intermediate in organisms and readily absorbed by the human body.

Rich in natural emollient components, L‑malic acid reduces superficial skin wrinkles for brighter, smoother and more elastic skin, making it popular in cosmetics. Compatible with various flavors and fragrances, it is applied in daily‑chemical goods including toothpaste and shampoo.

In pharmaceuticals, it is used in tablets, syrups and amino‑acid solutions to greatly boost amino‑acid absorption. It helps manage liver disorders, anemia, low immunity, uremia, hypertension and liver failure, and mitigates the toxicity of anticancer drugs to healthy cells. It also serves for synthesizing insect repellents and anti‑tartar agents.

Besides, L‑malic acid finds applications as industrial cleaners, resin curing agents, synthetic‑material plasticizers and feed additives.