Tartaric Acid

Tartaric Acid is a colorless, crystalline powder or granules. It is naturally found in fruits such as grapes, bananas, and tamarind, and is soluble in water, alcohol, and ether.

Product Details

Formula:

C4H6O6

CAS Number:

526-83-0

Also Known As:

2,3-dihydroxybutanedioic acid; 2,3-dihydroxysuccinic acid; Threaric acid; Racemic acid; Uvic acid; Paratartaric acid

Structure:

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applications:

Tartaric Acid is used for a variety of applications such as beverages (particularly in wine production), baking powder, fruit esters, ceramics, photography, textiles, coloring metals, and as an acidulant in foods.

Typical Specifications

Data is representative of average lots;
data taken from specific lots may vary.

Appearance

Colorless, crystalline powder or granules

Density, g/cm3

1.737

Melting point, °C

172

Molecular weight, g/mol

150.087

Odor

Odorless

Purity, %

99.5

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