CAS : 87-69-4
MDL : MFCD00064207
EINECS : 201-766-0
Other name :
2,3-Dihydroxybutanedioic acid
Chemical Properties
Formula : C4H6O6
Formula weight : 150.09
Melting Point : 168-170°
Density : 1.760
Sensitivity : Ambient temperatures.
Form : Granular
Solubility : Soluble in water, methanol and acetone.
Applications
L-(+)-Tartaric acid is widely utilized in pharmaceutical industries. It is used in soft drinks, confectionaries, food products, gelatin desserts and buffering agents. It forms a compound, TiCl2(O-i-Pr)2 with Diels-Alder catalyst and act as a chelate agent in metal industries. Owing to its efficient chelating property towards metal ions, it is used in the farming and metal industries for complexing micronutrients and for cleaning metal surfaces, respectively.
Grade Specifications
Maximum level of impurities: Insoluble matter 0.005%, Residue after ignition 0.02%, Cl 0.001%, C2O4 P.T. (limit about 0.1%), PO4 0.001%, Sulfur compounds (as S) 0.002%, Heavy Metals (as Pb) 5ppm, Fe 5ppm
GHS Hazard and Precautionary Statements
Hazard Statements : H315-H319-H335Causes skin irritation.Causes serious eye irritation.May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statements : P261-P305+P351+P338-P302+P352-P321-P405-P501aAvoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.Specific treatment (see label).Store locked up.Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Other References :
Beilstein : 1725147Merck : 14,9070
Pakage | 100g, 2kg, 500g |
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brand | Alfa Aesar |