| Identification | |
| Name: | Butanedioic acid, 2,3-dihydroxy-, (2S,3S)- |
| Synonyms: | (-)-(S,S)-Tartaric acid;(-)-D-Tartaric acid;(2S,3S)-(-)-Tartaric acid;(S,S)-(-)-Tartaric acid; |
| CAS: | 147-71-7 |
| EINECS: | 205-695-6 |
| Molecular Formula: | C4H6O6 |
| Molecular Weight: | 150.09 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/C4H6O6/c5-1(3(7)8)2(6)4(9)10/h1-2,5-6H,(H,7,8)(H,9,10) |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Density: | 1.76 |
| Stability: | Stable. Incompatible with oxidizing agents, bases, reducing agents. Combustible. |
| Alpha: | -12.1 o (C=20, H2O) |
| Solubility: | 1394 g/L (20 oC) |
| Appearance: | white crystals |
| HS Code: | 29181200 |
| Storage Temperature: | Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container. |
| Sensitive: | Light Sensitive |
| Color: | COLORLESS CRYSTALS OR WHITE, CRYSTALLINE POWDER SLIGHTLY OPAQUE CRYSTALS |
| Usage: | One of the main acids found in wine. Added to food to give a sour taste and act as an antioxidant. |
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