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DL-Tartaric acid
DL-Tartaric acid is a white crystalline organic acid used in food, pharmaceuticals, and chemical synthesis. It serves as a chiral resolving agent and acidulant. Available in powder form with a purity of ≥99.0% (HPLC), it has a molecular weight of 150.09 g/mol, a CAS number of 133-37-9, and is stable at ambient storage conditions. Molekula supplies DL-Tartaric acid from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
Overview
DL-Tartaric acid is a white crystalline organic acid used in food, pharmaceuticals, and chemical synthesis. It serves as a chiral resolving agent and acidulant. Available in powder form with a purity of ≥99.0% (HPLC), it has a molecular weight of 150.09 g/mol, a CAS number of 133-37-9, and is stable at ambient storage conditions. Molekula supplies DL-Tartaric acid from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 200-206°C |
| Arsenic | ≤0.0002% |
| Loss on Drying | ≤0.5% |
| Sulfate | ≤0.04% |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤0.1% |
| Content | ≥98.5% |
| Heavy Metal | ≤0.001% |
| Description | white crystalline powder |
| Oxidabel matter | Passed |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Shelf Life | 60 months |
| Acidity | Acid |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 133-37-9 |
| Molecular Formula | C4H6O6 |
| Molecular Weight | 150.09 |
| SMILES | C(C(C(=O)O)O)(C(=O)O)O |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 2918.12.00.00 |
| Tariff Code | 2918120000 |
Safety & GHS
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Explosive
GHS01
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Compressed Gas
GHS04
Hazard statements
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H318 Causes serious eye damage
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary statements
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P303+361 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse with water/shower
- P304+340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
For research and industrial use only
Documents
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Pricing & pack sizes
Synonyms
No alternate names recorded for this product.
Frequently asked questions
What is DL-Tartaric acid used for?
DL-Tartaric acid is commonly used in food and beverage applications as an acidulant, in pharmaceuticals as a chiral resolving agent, and in chemical synthesis.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of DL-Tartaric acid?
The chemical formula is C4H6O6 and the molecular weight is 150.09 g/mol.
How should DL-Tartaric acid be stored?
It should be stored at ambient temperature, protected from moisture and direct sunlight.
What grade of DL-Tartaric acid does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies food-grade and technical-grade DL-Tartaric acid, depending on the application.
Can Molekula supply DL-Tartaric acid in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply DL-Tartaric acid in bulk quantities; please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with a DL-Tartaric acid order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS); additional documentation can be provided upon request.
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