(Acidifying Agent / Formulation Aid)
by Muby Chem
Muby Chem operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility producing Maleic acid, known for its exceptional purity and efficacy. This compound is particularly valuable in the pharmaceutical industry.
Our advanced technology ensures the production of Maleic acid with exceptional purity and quality, making it an ideal choice for use in the pharmaceutical industry.
Applications: MOLACID® MALE is used in the pharmaceutical industry primarily as a salt-forming agent, acidifying agent, pH adjuster and formulation aid. It may be used in tablets, capsules, powders, oral solutions and other pharmaceutical dosage forms. It may also contribute to formulation stability and compatibility by maintaining an appropriate chemical environment for certain active ingredients. It can function as a pH adjuster and acidifying agent to establish and maintain the desired acidic conditions in pharmaceutical formulations.
| # | PROPERTY | TYPICAL VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CAS No | 110-16-7 |
| 2 | Molecular Formula | C4H4O4 |
| 3 | Molecular Weight | 116.1 g/mol |
| # | TEST | SPECIFICATION - EP |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appearance | It occurs as a white or almost white, crystalline powder. |
| 2 | Identification Test (A) Test (B) Test (C) |
(A) The pH of the dilution is less than 2. (B) Examine the chromatograms obtained in the test for fumaric acid. (C) A violet pink colour develops. |
| 3 | Solubility | It is freely soluble in water and in ethanol (96%). |
| 4 | Appearance of solution | Solution S is clear and not more intensely coloured than reference solution Y7. |
| 5 | Fumaric acid | Not more than 1.5%. |
| 6 | Iron | Not more than 5 ppm. |
| 7 | Water | Not more than 2.0%. |
| 8 | Sulfated ash | Not more than 0.1%. |
| 9 | Assay | Not less than 99.0% and not more than the equivalent of 101.0% of (Z)-butenedioic acid, calculated with reference to the anhydrous substance. |
MOLACID® MALE is packed in HDPE bag or HDPE drum with double PE liners inside having bar-coded label and tamper-evident seal.
The shelf life is 3 years. Preserve in tight glass containers.
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