D-(−)-Tartaric acid
SIAL/95320 - puriss., unnatural form, ≥99.0% (T)
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 | ≥99.0% (T) |
| description | synthetic |
| form | crystals |
| functional group | carboxylic acid |
| hydroxyl | |
| grade | puriss. |
| ign. residue | ≤0.05% |
| InChI | 1S/C4H6O6/c5-1(3(7)8)2(6) |
| InChI key | FEWJPZIEWOKRBE-LWMBPPNESA |
| mp | 167-171 °C |
| 172-174 °C (lit.) | |
| optical activity | [α]20/D −13.5±0.5°, c = 10% in H2O |
| quality | unnatural form |
| Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
| SMILES string | O[C@@H]([C@H](O)C(O)=O)C( |
| Application: | |
| General description: | Tartaric acid is a polyhydroxy acid with wide applications in the textile, pharma, and food industries. It is commonly used as a food additive and acts as an antioxidant and acidification agent. It is also used as a starting material for the preparation of many bioactive molecules. |
| Other Notes: | Unnatural isomer |
| Symbol | GHS05 |
| 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 | ≥99.0% (T) |
| mp | 167-171 °C; 172-174 °C (lit.) |
| UNSPSC | 51113400 |


