L-(+)-Tartaric Acid PurCert Secondary Reference Standard (CRM) [Includes all characterization data]

PurCert Standard


Linear Formula:  C4H6O6
Molecular Weight:  150.09 g/mol
CAS Number: 87-69-4

Properties

Autoignition temp. 797 °F
Assay Purity >= 99 %
M pt. 170-172 °C
Density 1.760 g/cm3
Form Solid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H318
Precautionary Statement  P280 - P305 + P351 + P338
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 29181200
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids
UN Number 3261

Description

Application
It is widely used in the food and beverage industry as an acidulant and flavoring agent in pharmaceuticals as an excipient and in chemical laboratories as a reagent and chiral resolving agent.

Purpose
The primary purpose of L-()-Tartaric Acid is to regulate acidity enhance flavor stabilize formulations and assist in the separation and synthesis of optically active compounds in chemical processes.

General Description
L-()-Tartaric Acid is a naturally occurring organic acid with the chemical formula CHO. It is a white crystalline compound commonly found in grapes tamarinds and other fruits.