L(+)-Potassium hydrogen tartrate

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ProductL(+)-Potassium hydrogen tartrate
CAS868-14-4
FormulaC4H5KO6
Synonym2,3-dihydroxy-(r-(r*,r*))-butanedioicacimonopotassiumsalt, 2,3-dihydroxy-[theta-(theta,theta)]-butanedioicacimonopotassiumsalt, 2,3-dihydroxy-butanedioicaci(r-(r*,r*))-butanedioicacimonopotassiumsalt, acidpotassiumtartrate, Butanedioicacid,2,3-dihydroxy-(

Typical Product Specifications

EINECS212-769-1
Merck14,7615
Melting Point267°C (dec.)
StabilityStable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
BRN Number6119985
Alpha32.5 ยบ (c=10, 1N NaOH)
Density1.954 g/mL at 25 °C
Water solubility6170 mg/L
Atmospheric OH Rate Constant9.65E-12 cm3/molecule-sec
log P (octanol-water)-5.140
Water solubilitySoluble in water and dilute mineral acid. Insoluble in alcohol.
Solubility5.7g/l
Storage TemperatureStore at +15°C to +25°C.
Flash Point210?
Flash Point210?
Flash Point210?
Flash Point210?
ColorColorless opaque or white
FormCrystals or Powder
Flash Point210?
Flash Point210?
Flash Point210?
Molecular weight188.18
NotesL(+)-Potassium hydrogen tartrate is a Salt of L(+)tartaric acid L(+)-Potassium hydrogen tartrate uses and applications include: Anticaking agent, antimicrobial, formulation aid, processing aid, humectant, leavening agent, pH control agent, stabilizer, sequestrant, thickener, surfactant in foods, baking powder; preparation of other tartrates; galvanic tinning of metals; dyeing auxiliaries; cath
ClassSpecialty Chemicals
FunctionAntimicrobial, Surfactant, Acidulant, Acid, Stabilizer, Additive
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