有较强的吸湿性，易溶于水、乙醇。水中溶解度:360 g/L。L -(-)-苹果酸是一种有机酸，常见于葡萄酒中。在葡萄酒微生物稳定性中发挥重要角色。 L-(-)-Malic acid is an organic acid that is commonly found in wine. It plays an important role in wine microbiological stability. L-(-)-Malic acid is a selective α-amino protecting reagent for amino acid derivatives. It is also a versatile synthon for the preparation of chiral compounds including κ-opioid receptor agonists, 1α,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 analogue,and phoslactomycin B.