Description
L-(+)-Tartaric acid, ≥99.7%, FCC, FG, 1KG
Synonym(s):
L-Threaric acid, (2R,3R)-(+)-Tartaric acid
Linear Formula:
HO2CCH(OH)CH(OH)CO2H
CAS Number:
87-69-4
Molecular Weight:
150.09
FEMA Number:
3044
Beilstein:
1725147
EC Number:
201-766-0
Council of Europe no.:
18
MDL number:
MFCD00064207
PubChem Substance ID:
24901442
Flavis number:
8.018
biological source
synthetic
grade
FG
Halal
Agency
meets purity specifications of JECFA
reg. compliance
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FCC
FDA 21 CFR 163.110
FDA 21 CFR 163.111
FDA 21 CFR 163.112
FDA 21 CFR 184.1099
vapor density
5.18 (vs air)
assay
≥99.7%
form
crystalline powder
optical activity
[α]20/D +12.5°, c = 20 in H2O
autoignition temp.
797 °F
mp
170-172 °C (lit.)
solubility
water: soluble 150 g/L at 25 °C
cation traces
As: ≤3 ppm
Cd: ≤1 ppm
Hg: ≤1 ppm
heavy metals (as Pb): ≤2 ppm
application(s)
flavors and fragrances
Documentation
see Safety & Documentation for available documents
food allergen
no known allergens
Organoleptic
odorless
SMILES string
O[C@H]([C@@H](O)C(O)=O)C(O)=O
InChI
1S/C4H6O6/c5-1(3(7)8)2(6)4(9)10/h1-2,5-6H,(H,7,8)(H,9,10)/t1-,2-/m1/s1
InChI key
FEWJPZIEWOKRBE-JCYAYHJZSA-N
L-(+)-Tartaric acid is an organic acid commonly used as an acidulant, flavor enhancer, firming agent and humectant.
Packaging
5, 10 kg in poly drum
1 kg in poly bottle
Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
H318
Precautionary Statements
P280 - P305 + P351 + P338
Hazard Classifications
Eye Dam. 1
Storage Class Code
13 - Non Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 1
Flash Point(F)
302.0 °F - closed cup
Flash Point(C)
150 °C - closed cup
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves