Alfa Aesar™ D-(-)-Tartaric acid, 99%

Brand:  Alfa Aesar™ A11264.22

Product Code. 11483614

Description

Applications
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.

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Chemical Identifiers

• Chemical Name or Material: D- (-)-Tartaric acid
• Molecular Formula: C₄H₆O₆
• MDL Number: MFCD00004238
• Merck Index: 14,9068

• CAS: 147-71-7
• Formula Weight: 150.09
• Beilstein: 1725145

Specifications

• Chemical Name or Material: D- (-)-Tartaric acid
• Assay: 99%
• Formula Weight: 150.09
• Beilstein: 1725145
• Odor: Odorless
• pH: 1.6
• Flash Point: 210°C (410°F)

• CAS: 147-71-7
• Molecular Formula: C₄H₆O₆
• MDL Number: MFCD00004238
• Merck Index: 14,9068
• Melting Point: 166° to 170°C
• Quantity: 100g
• Optical Rotation: −13° (c=10 in water)