DL-Tartaric Acid CAS 133-37-9

Product Name:       DL-Tartaric Acid

Identification

Synonyms            (R*,R*)-(+-)-2,3-Dihydroxybutanedioic acid; DL-2,3-Dihydroxybutanedioic acid

Molecular Formula C₄H₆O₆

Molecular Weight  150.09

CAS Number          133-37-9

EINECS/ELINCS    205-105-7

Properties

Appearance            White crystalline powder

Melting Point          200-206°C

Density            1.69-1.75

Solubility in water Soluble

Specification

DL-TARTARIC   ACID
Item	Specs( Anhydrous)	Specs （Monohydrate）
Appearance	White   crystalline powder	White   crystalline powder
Identification	Conform   with standard	Conform   with standard
Content:	99.5%   min	99.5%   min
Sulfates (SO42-):	0.04%   max	0.04%   max
Heavy Metals (as Pb):	10ppm   max	10ppm   max
Arsenic (as As):	2ppm   max	2ppm   max
Loss on Drying:	0.5%   max	11.5%   max
Residue on Ignition:	0.1%   max	0.1%   max
Oxidable matter	pass	pass
Melting Point	200-206℃	200-206℃

Application

Used to enhance flavors in foods, confectionery and beverages. It is also used as a chemical intermediate and a sequestrate and in tanning, ceramics, photography, textile processing, mirror silvering, and metal coloring.

Packing and Storage

Packing   In 25kgs net kraft bag.

Storage    Keep tightly closed.

Safety Information

Non-hazardous for air, sea and road freight.