L-tartaric acid is the L-enantiomer of tartaric acid. It is the conjugate acid of L-tartrate(1-). It is an enantiomer of a D-tartaric acid. Tartaric acid is a white crystalline organic acid that occurs naturally in many plants, most notably in grapes.Tartaric is an alpha-hydroxy-carboxylic acid, is diprotic and aldaric in acid characteristics, and is a dihydroxyl derivative of succinic acid. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a natural source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Weinsaeure and Racemic acid. It is also listed for alternate use as: API Intermediate. Its PubChem CID is 444305.
L-Tartaric acid
| CAS No | 133-37-9 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C4H6O6 |
| Molecular Weight | 150.09 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 2,3-dihydroxybutanedioic acid |
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L-tartaric acid is the L-enantiomer of tartaric acid. It is the conjugate acid of L-tartrate(1-). It is an enantiomer of a D-tartaric acid. Tartaric is an alpha-hydroxy-carboxylic acid, is diprotic and aldaric in acid characteristics, and is a dihydroxyl derivative of succinic acid.
The listed CAS number is 133-37-9.
The listed molecular formula is C4H6O6.
The listed molecular weight is 150.09 g/mol.
2,3-dihydroxybutanedioic acid.
The source lists Weinsaeure and Racemic acid.