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D-(-)-Tartaric acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
D-(-)-Tartaric acid is used as a resolving agent in organic synthesis. It is used as a precursor for the preparation of its ester derivatives like D-tartaric acid diethyl ester, D-tartaric acid dimethyl ester and D-tartaric acid diiso-propyl ester. It finds application in the synthesis of chiral aziridine derivative, a common intermediate for the preparation of hydroxyethylamine class HIV protease inhibitors viz. as saquinavir, amprenavir and nelfinavir. It is widely used in the food industry as a beer foaming agent, for food acidity regulations and as a flavoring agent.
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D-(-)-Tartaric acid is used as a resolving agent in organic synthesis. It is used as a precursor for the preparation of its ester derivatives like D-tartaric acid diethyl ester, D-tartaric acid dimethyl ester and D-tartaric acid diiso-propyl ester. It finds application in the synthesis of chiral aziridine derivative, a common intermediate for the preparation of hydroxyethylamine class HIV protease inhibitors viz. as saquinavir, amprenavir and nelfinavir. It is widely used in the food industry as a beer foaming agent, for food acidity regulations and as a flavoring agent.
Solubility
Soluble in water and alcohol.
Notes
Light sensitive. Incompatible with bases, oxidizing agents and reducing agents.
Specifications
pH
1.6
Melting Point
166°C to 170°C
Beilstein
1725145
Merck Index
14,9068
Solubility Information
Soluble in water and alcohol.
Formula Weight
150.09
Percent Purity
99%
Quantity
25 g
Flash Point
210°C (410°F)
Odor
Odorless
Hazard Category
H318-H500
Hazard Statement
GHS H Statement
H315-H319-H335
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement
P280-P305+P351+P338-P310
EINECSNumber
205-695-6
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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