L(+)-Tartaric acid CAS#: 87-69-4; ChemWhat Code: 42963
Names & Identifiers |
| Product Name | L(+)-Tartaric acid |
| Synonyms | 1,2-Dihydroxyethane-1,2-dicarboxylic acid;1,2-dihydroxyethane-1,2-dicarboxylicacid;2,3-Dihydrosuccinic acid;2,3-dihydrosuccinicacid;2,3-dihydroxy-[R-(R*,R*)]-Butanedioicacid;2,3-dihydroxy-[theta-(theta,theta)]-butanedioicaci;2,3-Dihydroxysuccinic acid;2,3-dihydroxy-succinicaci |
| CAS Registry Number | 87-69-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C4H6O6 |
| Molecular Weight | 150.09 |
| EINECS | 201-766-0 |
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Chemical & Physical Properties |
| Melting point | 170-172 °C(lit.) |
| alpha | 12 º (c=20, H2O) |
| Density | 1.76 |
| vapor Density | 5.18 (vs air) |
| FEMA | 3044 |
| Refractive Index | 12.5 ° (C=5, H2O) |
| Flash Point | 210 °C |
| Storage | Store at RT. |
| Solubulity | H2O: soluble1M at 20°C, clear, Colorless |
| form | Solid |
| pka | 2.98, 4.34(at 25℃) |
| Color | White or Colorless |
| PH | 1.6 (100g/l, H2O, 25℃) |
| Water Solubility | 1390 g/L (20 ºC) |
| Merck | 14,9070 |
| BRN | 1725147 |
| Stability: | Stable. Incompatible with oxidizing agents, bases, reducing agents. Combustible. |
| More Properties From PubChem | Topological Polar Surface Area, Monoisotopic Mass, etc. |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Butanedioic acid, 2,3-dihydroxy- [r-(r*,r*)]-(87-69-4) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Butanedioic acid, 2,3-dihydroxy- (2R,3R)-(87-69-4) |
Safety & Hazards(Codes & Phrases) |
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| R Phrase | 36/37/38-41 |
| S Phrase | 26-36-37/39-36/37/39 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | WW7875000 |
| Hazard Note | Irritant |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 29181200 |
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Transportation, Storage & Usage |
| Transportation | No Information |
| Storage | No Information |
| Usage | No Information |
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