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Merck
CN

W304409

Sigma-Aldrich

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:
Molecular Weight:
150.09
FEMA Number:
3044
Beilstein:
1725147
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
18
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
8.018
NACRES:
NA.21

grade:
FG
Halal
biological source:
synthetic
food allergen:
no known allergens

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biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

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

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technique(s)

protein quantification: suitable

technique(s)

-

technique(s)

electrophoresis: suitable, protein quantification: suitable

technique(s)

protein purification: suitable, protein quantification: suitable

form

liquid

form

crystalline powder

form

powder

form

powder

storage temp.

2-8°C

storage temp.

15-25°C

storage temp.

room temp

storage temp.

-

CMC

8 mM

CMC

6 - 10 mM, 6 mM (20-25°C)

CMC

-

CMC

-

transition temp

cloud point >100 °C

transition temp

cloud point >100 °C

transition temp

-

transition temp

-

density

1.01 g/mL at 20 °C

density

-

density

-

density

-

General description

L-(+)-Tartaric acid is an organic acid commonly used as an acidulant, flavor enhancer, firming agent and humectant.[1]

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

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Precautionary Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Dam. 1

Storage Class Code

11 - 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

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Dictionary of Food Compounds with CD-ROM: Additives, Flavors, and Ingredients, 1794-1794 (2012)
Andrea Bencini et al.
Chemical communications (Cambridge, England), 48(84), 10428-10430 (2012-09-18)
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.
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
J W H Smith et al.
Journal of hazardous materials, 235-236, 279-285 (2012-09-07)
Impregnated activated carbons (IACs) that are used in multi-gas respirator applications usually contain copper and/or zinc impregnants. Co-impregnating with properly selected acids can improve the distribution of the metallic impregnant on the carbon and improve the gas adsorption capacity of
Barbara M A van Vugt-Lussenburg et al.
PloS one, 8(2), e55549-e55549 (2013-02-14)
The highly homologous [4Fe-4S] containing fumarases FumA and FumB, sharing 90% amino acid sequence identity, from Escherichia coli are differentially regulated, which suggests a difference in their physiological function. The ratio of FumB over FumA expression levels increases by one

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