Tartaric Acid
SIAL/PHR1472 - Pharmaceutical Secondary Standard; Certified Reference Material
Synonym: L-(+)-Tartaric acid; (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 | traceable to USP 1643340 |
| API family | tartaric acid |
| application(s) | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
| autoignition temp. | 797 °F |
| CofA | current certificate can be downloaded |
| format | neat |
| grade | certified reference material |
| pharmaceutical secondary standard | |
| InChI | 1S/C4H6O6/c5-1(3(7)8)2(6) |
| InChI key | FEWJPZIEWOKRBE-JCYAYHJZSA |
| mp | 170-172 °C (lit.) |
| packaging | pkg of 1 g |
| Quality Level | 300  |
| SMILES string | O[C@H]([C@@H](O)C(O)=O)C( |
| storage temp. | 2-30°C |
| technique(s) | gas chromatography (GC): suitable |
| HPLC: suitable | |
| vapor density | 5.18 (vs air) |
| Analysis Note: | These secondary standards offer multi-traceability to the USP, EP and BP primary standards, where they are available. |
| Application: | Tartaric Acid may be used as a pharmaceutical reference standard for the quantification of the analyte in pharmaceutical formulations using stopped-flow chemiluminescence spectrometry. |
| Application: | These Secondary Standards are qualified as Certified Reference Materials. These are suitable for use in several analytical applications including but not limited to pharma release testing, pharma method development for qualitative and quantitative analyses, food and beverage quality control testing, and other calibration requirements. |
| Footnote: | To see an example of a Certificate of Analysis for this material enter LRAC1695 in the slot below. This is an example certificate only and may not be the lot that you receive. |
| General description: | Certified pharmaceutical secondary standards for application in quality control provide pharma laboratories and manufacturers with a convenient and cost-effective alternative to pharmacopeia primary standards |
| General description: | Tartaric Acid belongs to the group of carboxylic acids, and is abundantly found in grapes and wine. It is widely used in drugs, food, and beverage industry. |
| Other Notes: | This Certified Reference Material (CRM) is produced and certified in accordance with ISO 17034 and ISO/IEC 17025. All information regarding the use of this CRM can be found on the certificate of analysis. |
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| Symbol |  GHS05 |
| 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) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| mp | 170-172 °C (lit.) |
| Storage Temp. | 2-30°C |
| UNSPSC | 41116107 |