Tartaric Acid

Name: Tartaric acid
Alias: 2,3-dihydroxysuccinic acid, dihydroxysuccinic acid, grape acid

Description

Product Introduction

what is tartaric acid?
tartaric acid is a white, crystalline organic acid that occurs naturally in many fruits, most notably in grapes, but also in bananas, tamarinds, and citrus. Its salt, potassium bitartrate, commonly known as cream of tartar, develops naturally in the process of fermentation. It is commonly mixed with sodium bicarbonate and is sold as baking powder used as a leavening agent in food preparation. The acid itself is added to foods as an antioxidant E334 and to impart its distinctive sour taste. Naturally occurring tartaric acid is a useful raw material in organic chemical synthesis. Tartaric acid is an alpha-hydroxy-carboxylic acid, is diprotic and aldaric in acid characteristics, and is a dihydroxyl derivative of succinic acid.

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tartaric acid

Product Data Sheet

Name: tartaric acid
Alias: 2,3-dihydroxysuccinic acid, dihydroxysuccinic acid, grape acid
Chemical formula: C4H6O6 [3-5]
Molecular weight: 150.09
Melting point: 200 to 206 ℃
Boiling point: 399.3 ℃
Density; 1.886 g/cm ³
Appearance: white crystalline powder
Flash point: 210 ℃
Safety description: S26; S37/39
Hazard symbol: Xi
Hazard description: R36/37/38
Solubility: soluble in water and ethanol, slightly soluble in ether

Pharmacodynamics
Tartaric acid is used to generate carbon dioxide through interaction with sodium bicarbonate following oral administration. Carbon dioxide extends the stomach and provides a negative contrast medium during double contrast radiography. In high doses, this agent acts as a muscle toxin by inhibiting the production of malic acid, which could cause paralysis and maybe death.

Absorption:
Oral or parenteral doses of monosodium 14C-L(+)-tartrate (400 mg/kg) are rapidly excreted by rats and a proportion completely metabolized to CO2. The oral dose was well-absorbed.

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