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L-(+)-Tartaric acid

≥99.7%, FCC, FG

Synonym(s):

(2R,3R)-(+)-Tartaric acid, L-Threaric acid

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Linear Formula:
HO2CCH(OH)CH(OH)CO2H
CAS Number:
87-69-4
Molecular Weight:
150.09
FEMA Number:
3044
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1725147
EC Number:
201-766-0
Council of Europe no.:
18
MDL number:
MFCD00064207
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901442
Flavis number:
8.018
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

400

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

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General description

L-(+)-Tartaric acid is an organic acid commonly used as an acidulant, flavor enhancer, firming agent and humectant.

Application


  • Terahertz-spectroscopy for non-destructive determination of crystallinity of L-tartaric acid in smartFilms and tablets made from paper.: This study leverages terahertz spectroscopy to assess the crystallinity of L-(+)-tartaric acid in innovative pharmaceutical applications, enhancing non-destructive testing methods for quality control (Ornik et al., 2020 May). Link to the article.

  • Enhanced pulmonary absorption of poorly soluble itraconazole by micronized cocrystal dry powder formulations.: Research shows the use of L-(+)-tartaric acid in cocrystal formulations with itraconazole to improve its pulmonary absorption, demonstrating a significant advancement in drug delivery technologies (Karashima et al., 2017 Jun). Link to the article.

  • Physicochemical Evaluation and Developability Assessment of Co-amorphouses of Low Soluble Drugs and Comparison to the Co-crystals.: This article discusses the role of L-(+)-tartaric acid in enhancing the solubility and bioavailability of pharmaceuticals through co-amorphous systems, offering a critical insight into drug formulation strategies (Yamamoto et al., 2016 Dec). Link to the article.

  • Functionalized polycarbonate derived from tartaric acid: enzymatic ring-opening polymerization of a seven-membered cyclic carbonate.: This research explores the synthesis of biodegradable polymers from L-(+)-tartaric acid, emphasizing its utility in developing environmentally friendly materials (Wu et al., 2008 Oct). Link to the article.

pictograms

Corrosion
GHS05

signalword

Danger

hcodes

H318

Hazard Classifications

Eye Dam. 1

wgk_germany

WGK 1

flash_point_f

302.0 °F

flash_point_c

150 °C

ppe

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Dictionary of Food Compounds with CD-ROM: Additives, Flavors, and Ingredients, 1794-1794 (2012)
Preparation of organotrifluoroborate salts: precipitation-driven equilibrium under non-etching conditions.
Alastair J J Lennox et al.
Angewandte Chemie (International ed. in English), 51(37), 9385-9388 (2012-08-21)
Yanfang Feng et al.
Bioresource technology, 125, 138-144 (2012-10-03)
The aim of this study was to develop a promising and competitive bioadsorbent with the abundant of source, low price and environmentally friendly characters to remove cationic dye from wastewater. The swede rape straw (Brassica napus L.) modified by tartaric
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A chiral ditopic polyammonium receptor featuring two [9]aneN(3) moieties separated by a (S)-BINOL linker is able to selectively bind and sense in water (S,S)-tartaric acid over its (R,R)/meso forms.
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Gelation temperature of MC was reduced from 59°C to 54°C with the addition of 10% PEG. Sodium tartrate (NaT) and sodium citrate (NaC) were added to the MC-PEG solution to further reduce the gelation temperature close to physiological temperature. Different
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