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[alias]maleic acid, anhydrous malic acid, cisonic acid. ［molecular formula］c4h4o4 ［structural formula］hoocch–chcooh [properties]maleic acid is a white monoclinic prismatic crystal, the industrial product is slightly yellow and has a slightly astringent taste. . the relative density is 1.590 (20℃), the melting point is 130-131℃, and it decomposes at 138℃. soluble in water, ethanol, ether and acetone,…