T109
L-(+)-Tartaric acid
≥99.5%
Synonym(s):
(2R,3R)-(+)-Tartaric acid, L-Threaric acid
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Linear Formula:
HO2CCH(OH)CH(OH)CO2H
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
150.09
Beilstein:
1725147
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352106
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.21
vapor density
5.18 (vs air)
Quality Level
Assay
≥99.5%
form
granular
powder or crystals
optical activity
[α]20/D +13.5±0.5°, c = 10% in H2O
autoignition temp.
797 °F
mp
170-172 °C (lit.)
functional group
carboxylic acid
hydroxyl
SMILES string
O[C@H]([C@@H](O)C(O)=O)C(O)=O
InChI
1S/C4H6O6/c5-1(3(7)8)2(6)4(9)10/h1-2,5-6H,(H,7,8)(H,9,10)/t1-,2-/m1/s1
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General description
L-(+)-tartaric acid is an organic compound that is commonly used as a chiral auxiliary in reactions that involve the addition of a chiral nucleophile. It is also used as a resolving agent for the separation of enantiomers from a racemic mixture. Additionally, L-(+)-tartaric acid can also be used as a building block for the synthesis of other chiral compounds.
Application
L- (+)-Tartaric acid can be used as:
- A co-former for the synthesis of etravirine co-crystals.
- A mobile phase additive in thin-layer chromatography.
Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Eye Dam. 1
Storage Class Code
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 1
Flash Point(F)
302.0 °F - closed cup
Flash Point(C)
150 °C - closed cup
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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