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 |
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 |