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| Product Name: | (+)-Tartaric acid | Other Name: | Butanedioic acid,2,3-dihydroxy- (2R,3R)-;Tartaric acid,L-(+)-;Butanedioic acid,2,3-dihydroxy- [R-(R*,R*)]-;(2R,3R)-2,3-Dihydroxybutanedioic acid;Dextrotartaric acid;d-α,β-Dihydroxysuccinic acid;Natural tartaric acid;L-Tartaric acid;Tartaric acid;L-(+)-Tartaric acid;Threaric acid;(+)-Tartaric acid;1,2-Dihydroxyethane-1,2-dicarboxylic acid;(R,R)-(+)-Tartaric acid;d-Tartaric acid;(R,R)-Tartaric acid;2,3-Dihydroxybutanedioic acid;(+)-(R,R)-Tartaric acid;(2R,3R)-(+)-Tartaric acid;(+)-L-Tartaric acid;(2R,3R)-Tartaric acid;E 334;Dihydroxysuccinic acid;NSC 62778;(2R,3R)-2,3-Dihydroxysuccinic acid;(+)-(2R,3R)-Tartaric acid;2,3-Dihydroxysuccinic acid;Tartaric acid (+L);1336-18-1;8014-54-8;8059-77-6;1039646-76-8;1334703-49-9;1488329-53-8;2088032-42-0;2411406-12-5 |
| CAS No.: | 87-69-4 | Molecular Formula: | C4H6O6 |
| InChIKeys: | InChIKey=FEWJPZIEWOKRBE-JCYAYHJZSA-N | Molecular Weight: | 150.09 |
| Exact Mass: | 150.09 | BRN: | 1725147 |
| EC Number: | 201-766-0 | UNII: | W4888I119H |
| ICSC Number: | 0772 | NSC Number: | 759609 |
| DSSTox ID: | DTXSID8023632 | NCI Thesaurus Code: | C47744 |
| HScode: | 29181200 | Categories: | Acidity Regulators |
| PSA: | 115 | XLogP3: | -1.9 |
| Appearance: | White or colorless Solid | Density: | 3″>1.737 g/cm3 |
| Melting Point: | 169 °C | Boiling Point: | 95-97 °C |
| Flash Point: | 210 °C | Refractive Index: | 1.586 |
| Water Solubility: | H2O: 1390 g/L (20 ºC) | Storage Conditions: | Store at RT. |
| Vapor Pressure: | <5 Pa (20 °C) | Vapor Density: | 5.18 (vs air) |
| Specific rotation: | 12 º (c=20, H2O) | Collision Cross Section: | 118.3 Ų [M-H]- |
| Autoignition Temperature: | 425 °C |
Classification of the substance or mixture
Serious eye damage, Category 1
GHS label elements, including precautionary statements
| Pictogram(s) |  |
|---|---|
| Signal word |
Danger |
| Hazard statement(s) |
H318 Causes serious eye damage |
| Precautionary statement(s) | |
| Prevention |
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/… |
| Response |
P305+P354+P338 IF IN EYES: Immediately rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P317 Get medical help. |
| Storage |
none |
| Disposal |
none |
Other hazards which do not result in classification
no data available
Precautions for safe handling
Handling in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Use non-sparking tools. Prevent fire caused by electrostatic discharge steam.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Store the container tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Store apart from foodstuff containers or incompatible materials.