L-(+)-Tartaric acid
ALDRICH/W304409 - ≥99.7%, FCC, FG
Synonym: (2R,3R)-(+)-Tartaric acid; L-Threaric acid
CAS Number: 87-69-4
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C4H6O6
Molecular Weight: 150.09
EC Number: 201-766-0
MDL Number: MFCD00064207
Linear Formula: HO2CCH(OH)CH(OH)CO2H
Product Type: Chemical
agency | meets purity specifications of JECFA |
application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
assay | ≥99.7% |
autoignition temp. | 797 °F |
biological source | synthetic |
cation traces | As: ≤3 ppm |
Cd: ≤1 ppm | |
heavy metals (as Pb): ≤2 ppm | |
Hg: ≤1 ppm | |
documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
food allergen | no known allergens |
form | crystalline powder |
grade | FG |
Halal | |
InChI | 1S/C4H6O6/c5-1(3(7)8)2(6) |
InChI key | FEWJPZIEWOKRBE-JCYAYHJZSA |
mp | 170-172 °C (lit.) |
optical activity | [α]20/D +12.5°, c = 20 in H2O |
organoleptic | odorless |
Quality Level | 400 ![]() |
reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 |
FCC | |
FDA 21 CFR 163.110 | |
FDA 21 CFR 163.111 | |
FDA 21 CFR 163.112 | |
FDA 21 CFR 184.1099 | |
SMILES string | O[C@H]([C@@H](O)C(O)=O)C( |
solubility | water: soluble 150 g/L at 25 °C |
vapor density | 5.18 (vs air) |
General description: | |
Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
Packaging: | 5, 10 kg in poly drum |
Symbol | ![]() |
Signal word | Danger |
Hazard statements | H318 |
Precautionary statements | P280 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
Hazard Codes | Xi |
Risk Statements | 41 |
Safety Statements | 26-36/37/39 |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
Flash Point(F) | 302.0 °F - closed cup |
Flash Point(C) | 150 °C - closed cup |
Purity | ≥99.7% |
mp | 170-172 °C (lit.) |
FEMA Number | 3044 |
UNSPSC | 12164502 |