Maleic Acid
Maleic Acid is used in oral applications, particularly in orally disintegrating tablets (ODTs), where it functions as a buffering agent and pH stabilizer. It helps maintain the proper acidity or alkalinity of formulations, ensuring their stability and enhancing the effectiveness of oral medications. This compound is essential in optimizing the performance of pharmaceutical products.
Chemical Name: Maleic acid
Functions: Buffering Agent
CAS Number: 110-16-7
Labeling Claims: Not Listed In California Proposition 65
Certifications & Compliance: FDA 40 CFR 122.21, FDA 40 CFR 122.42, REACH (Europe)
Dosage Form: Orally Disintegrating Tablets (ODTs)
Synonyms: (2Z)-2-Butenedioic acid, (2Z)-Butene-2-dioic acid, (Z)-2-Butenedioic acid, 2-Butenedioic acid (2Z)-, 2-Butenedioic acid (Z)-, cis-1,2-Ethylenedicarboxylic acid, cis-2-Butenedioic acid, cis-Butenedioic acid, Maleinic acid, Malezid CM, Toxilic acid