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Tartaric acid

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

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

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
HO2CCH(OH)CH(OH)CO2H
CAS Number:
87-69-4
Molecular Weight:
150.09
Beilstein:
1725147
MDL number:
MFCD00064207
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329751224
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

vapor density

5.18 (vs air)

API family

tartaric acid

form

crystalline

autoignition temp.

797 °F

manufacturer/tradename

USP

mp

170-172 °C (lit.)

solubility

water: soluble 150 g/L at 25 °C

density

1.76 g/cm3 at 20 °C

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

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

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Tartaric acid USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:
  • Cranberry Fruit Juice
  • Cranberry Fruit Juice Concentrate
  • Tartaric Acid

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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Pictograms

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Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H318

Precautionary Statements

P280 - P305 + P351 + P338

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

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