L(+)-Tartaric acid, specified according to the requirements of Ph.Eur., Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

 

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 87-69-4
• Molecular Formula: C4H6O6
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 150.09
• MDL Number: MFCD00064207
• InChI Key: FEWJPZIEWOKRBE-UHFFFAOYNA-N
• Synonym: l-tartaric acid, l-+-tartaric acid, l +-tartaric acid, 2r,3r-2,3-dihydroxysuccinic acid, tartaric acid, 2r,3r-2,3-dihydroxybutanedioic acid, r,r-tartaric acid, +-l-tartaric acid, dextrotartaric acid, l-threaric acid
• PubChem CID: 444305
• ChEBI: CHEBI:15671
• IUPAC Name: 2,3-dihydroxybutanedioic acid
• SMILES: OC(C(O)C(O)=O)C(O)=O

• Melting Point: 168.0°C to 172.0°C
• Linear Formula: HO₂CCH(OH)CH(OH)CO₂H
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: 1390g/L (20°C). Other solubilities: soluble in methanol, ethanol, propanol and, glycerol, 4g/L ether, insoluble in chloroform
• Formula Weight: 150.09
• Quantity: 1 kg
• Flash Point: 210°C
• Loss on Drying: 0.2% max. (1 g, 105°C)
• Chemical Name or Material: L(+)-Tartaric acid

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	Danger
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement Causes serious eye damage.
Precautionary Statement	GHS P Statement IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only