Maleic Acid
Maleic acid may be used to form acid addition salts with drugs to make them more stable, such as indacaterol maleate. It is used for making Maleate Salts of Bulk-Drugs like Pheneramine Maleate, Chloropheneramine Maleate and others. It is also used to prevent rancidity in oils. Maleic acid has become a new acidulant in food and beverage industry.It can enhance special fruit aroma and improve the taste in food and beverage. At the present time Maleic acid is mainly used in syrup, ready-tea, orange juice, sports beverage and other fortified syrup and food. In addition, Maleic acid is mainly used to manufacture unsaturated polyester resin, pesticide, tartaric acid, fumaric acid, succinic acid, DL-Malic acid, dyeing auxiliary and preservative grease.
Appliacation
- Used as a pH adjuster and buffering agent in cosmetic and skincare products.
- Acts as an intermediate in the production of resins, coatings, and adhesives.
- Serves as a copolymer component in hair styling and conditioning products.
- Used in pharmaceutical formulations to improve solubility and stability.
- Applied in water treatment and detergent formulations for enhanced cleaning efficiency.
Advantage
- Provides precise pH control and buffering capacity in formulations.
- Enhances solubility and stability of cosmetic and pharmaceutical products.
- Improves adhesion and flexibility in polymer and resin-based formulations.
- Compatible with various ingredients, making it versatile across industries.
- Cost-effective and efficient chemical intermediate.
Table
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Definition | Colorless crystalline organic acid used as a buffering and pH-adjusting agent in multiple industries. |
| Applications | Cosmetics, resins, adhesives, water treatment, pharmaceuticals, and detergents. |
| Advantages | Excellent pH control, enhances solubility, improves adhesion, compatible, and cost-effective. |
| Chemical Type | Organic dicarboxylic acid (cis-isomer of fumaric acid) |
| Main Function / Use | pH adjuster, buffering agent, and chemical intermediate in cosmetic and industrial applications. |