D-(-)-Tartaric acid PurCert Secondary Working Standard [Includes all characterization data]

CRM


Linear Formula:  C4H6O6
Molecular Weight:  150.09 g/mol
CAS Number: 147-71-7

Properties

Water Solubility Soluble
Assay Purity >=99 %
B pt. 191.59°C
M pt. 172-174 °C
Density 1.800 g/cm3
Form Solid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H318
Precautionary Statement  P280 - P305 + P351 + P338
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 29181200
Flash point 210 °C
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids

Description

Application
D-(-)-Tartaric acid is used in the food pharmaceutical and chemical industries as an acidulant stabilizer chelating agent and chiral resolving agent.

Purpose
The primary purpose of D-(-)-tartaric acid is to provide acidity improve product stability and enable the separation or synthesis of optically active compounds.

General Description
D-(-)-Tartaric Acid is a naturally occurring chiral dicarboxylic acid found in grapes and several other fruits.