Tartaric acid
USP/1643340 - United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
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
MDL Number: MFCD00064207
Linear Formula: HO2CCH(OH)CH(OH)CO2H
Product Type: Chemical
| API family | tartaric acid |
| application(s) | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
| autoignition temp. | 797 °F |
| density | 1.76 g/cm3 at 20 °C |
| form | crystalline |
| format | neat |
| grade | pharmaceutical primary standard |
| InChI | 1S/C4H6O6/c5-1(3(7)8)2(6) |
| InChI key | FEWJPZIEWOKRBE-JCYAYHJZSA |
| manufacturer/tradename | USP |
| mp | 170-172 °C (lit.) |
| 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) |
| Analysis Note: | These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind. |
| Application: | Tartaric acid USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. |
| General description: | This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia   . |
| Other Notes: | Sales restrictions may apply. |
| Symbol |  GHS05 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H318 |
| Precautionary statements | P280 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
| 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 |
| mp | 170-172 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 1.76 g/cm3 at 20 °C |
| UNSPSC | 41116107 |