DL-Tartaric acid, 99%

About DL-Tartaric acid, 99%

DL-Tartaric acid is a carboxylic acid carrying the CAS registry number 133-37-9, specified at 99% purity. Formula C4H6O6, molecular weight 150.09 g/mol. The IUPAC name is 2,3-dihydroxybutanedioic acid. Alternative names: DL-2,3-Dihydroxybutanedioic acid and GlyTouCan:G35198MQ.

In its supplied form it is white powder, crystals or chunks. Key physical data: a melting point of 210-212 °C. Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. It carries the GHS signal word “Danger” with 4 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

It is commonly used for dyes and pigments manufacture, paints, coatings and inks, food and flavour applications and antioxidant additive. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing, academic and industrial research and paints and coatings.

Standard pack sizes are 500 g, 5 kg and 4 x 25 kg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Dyes & pigments manufacture
Paints, coatings & inks
Food & flavour applications
Antioxidant additive
Surfactants & detergency

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	DL-Tartaric acid, 99%
Catalogue No.	VQ-008477
CAS Number	133-37-9
IUPAC name	2,3-dihydroxybutanedioic acid
Molecular formula	C₄H₆O₆
Molecular weight	150.09 g/mol
Exact mass	150.0164
Purity / assay	99%
HSN code	29181200
InChIKey	FEWJPZIEWOKRBE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C(C(C(=O)O)O)(C(=O)O)O
PubChem CID	875

Physical properties
Physical form	Crystalline
Appearance	White powder, crystals or chunks
Melting point	210-212 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	-1.9
H-bond donors / acceptors	4 / 6
TPSA	115 Å²
Synonyms	DL-2,3-Dihydroxybutanedioic acid, GlyTouCan:G35198MQ, Racemic acid, Uvic acid, Racemic tartaric acid, DL-Tartrate, Paratartaric acid, Paratartaric aicd, Acidum tartaricum, Resolvable tartaric acid, Tartaric acid D,L, Tartaric acid, L-(+)-

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H318Causes serious eye damage
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P305 + P354 + P338, P317, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of DL-Tartaric acid, 99%?

The CAS Registry Number of DL-Tartaric acid, 99% is 133-37-9. It is also known as DL-2,3-Dihydroxybutanedioic acid, GlyTouCan:G35198MQ, Racemic acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of DL-Tartaric acid, 99%?

DL-Tartaric acid, 99% has the molecular formula C4H6O6 and a molecular weight of 150.09 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2,3-dihydroxybutanedioic acid.

Which grade and pack sizes of DL-Tartaric acid, 99% can I order?

We supply DL-Tartaric acid, 99% in (99%) grade, in 500 g, 5 kg, 4 x 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with DL-Tartaric acid, 99%?

Yes. Every lot of DL-Tartaric acid, 99% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can DL-Tartaric acid, 99% be shipped internationally?

Yes. DL-Tartaric acid, 99% is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.