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d-tartaric acid
2,3-dihydroxybutanedioic acid
White crystals
Odorless
Tartaric acid is used chiefly in the form of its salts, e.g., cream of tartar and Rochelle salt, Amphitype process Printing and developing; light-sensitive iron salts
HOOC(CH2O)2COOH
10g (0.35oz)
675152146014
Tartaric acid is used chiefly in the form of its salts, e.g., cream of tartar and Rochelle salt, Amphitype process Printing and developing; light-sensitive iron salts.
Note:
Tartaric acid is found in many plants, e.g., grapes; this natural acid is chiefly the dextrorotatory d -tartaric acid, called also d -2,3-dihydroxysuccinic acid or l -2,3-dihydroxybutanedioic acid.