D-(−)-Tartaric acid
ALDRICH/T206 - ReagentPlus®, 99%
Synonym: (2S,3S)-(−)-Tartaric acid; D-Threaric acid
CAS Number: 147-71-7
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C4H6O6
Molecular Weight: 150.09
EC Number: 205-695-6
MDL Number: MFCD00004238
Linear Formula: HO2CCH(OH)CH(OH)CO2H
Product Type: Chemical
assay | 99% |
description | synthetic |
InChI | 1S/C4H6O6/c5-1(3(7)8)2(6) |
InChI key | FEWJPZIEWOKRBE-LWMBPPNESA |
mp | 172-174 °C (lit.) |
optical activity | [α]20/D −12°, c = 20 in H2O |
optical purity | ee: 99% (GLC) |
product line | ReagentPlus® |
Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
SMILES string | O[C@@H]([C@H](O)C(O)=O)C( |
solubility | water: soluble 100 mg/mL, clear, colorless |
Application: | |
Application: | D-(−)-Tartaric acid may be used in the synthesis of the HIV-protease inhibitor nelfinavir. It may be used in the synthesis of chiral aziridine derivative, a common intermediate for the synthesis of hydroxyethylamine class HIV protease inhibitors such as saquinavir, amprenavir, or nelfinavir. |
General description: | |
General description: | D-(−)-Tartaric acid is a polyhydroxy acid. Oxidation of d-tartaric acid has been reported. Crystal structure of D-(−)-tartaric acid has been studied by X-ray and neutron diffraction. Tartaric acid is reported to be one of the constituents of soy bean Lipositol. Tartaric acid assists in the generation Y2O3:Eu3+ nanoparticles by sol–gel method. Tartaric acid is the main acid present in grapes and red wine. |
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Other Notes: | Unnatural isomer |
Packaging: | 25, 100 g in poly bottle |
Symbol | ![]() |
Signal word | Danger |
Hazard statements | H318 |
Precautionary statements | P280 - P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 |
Hazard Codes | Xi |
Risk Statements | 36/37/38 |
Safety Statements | 26-36/37 |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
Purity | 99% |
mp | 172-174 °C (lit.) |
UNSPSC | 12352300 |