Product Description: (S)-Malic acid ((S)-2-Hydroxysuccinic acid) is a dicarboxylic acid in naturally occurring form, contributes to the pleasantly sour taste of fruits and is used as a food additive.
Applications: Metabolism-sugar/lipid metabolism
Formula: C4H6O5
References: [1]Landete JM, et al. Requirement of the Lactobacillus casei MaeKR two-component system for L-malic acid utilization via a malic enzyme pathway. Appl Environ Microbiol. 2010 Jan;76(1):84-95.