Properties of malic acid Share with your friends Share 1 Preeti Sharma answered this Malic acid is an organic compound with the molecular formula C4H6O5. It is a dicarboxylic acid that is made by all living organisms, contributes to the pleasantly sour taste of fruits, and is used as a food additive 3 View Full Answer Sumit Yadav answered this check your ans and after like 2