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W304409

Sigma-Aldrich

L-(+)-Tartaric acid

≥99.7%, FCC, FG

Synonym(s):
(2R,3R)-(+)-Tartaric acid, L-Threaric acid
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:
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
8.018

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

mp

170-172 °C (lit.)

solubility

water: soluble 150 g/L at 25 °C

cation traces

As: ≤3 ppm
Cd: ≤1 ppm
Hg: ≤1 ppm
heavy metals (as Pb): ≤2 ppm

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

odorless

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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biological source

synthetic

biological source

Vitis vinifera

biological source

-

biological source

-

grade

FG, Halal

grade

FG, Halal, Kosher, natural

grade

certified reference material, TraceCERT®

grade

-

agency

meets purity specifications of JECFA

agency

-

agency

-

agency

-

vapor density

5.18 (vs air)

vapor density

5.18 (vs air)

vapor density

5.18 (vs air)

vapor density

5.18 (vs air)

assay

≥99.7%

assay

≥99.7%

assay

-

assay

≥98%

optical activity

[α]20/D +12.5°, c = 20 in H2O

optical activity

-

optical activity

-

optical activity

-

General description

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

Pictograms

Corrosion

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Precautionary Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Dam. 1

Storage Class Code

13 - Non 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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