Tartaric Acid Methyl Ester

About Tartaric Acid Methyl Ester

Tartaric Acid Methyl Ester is a carboxylic acid carrying the CAS registry number 3333-46-8 at a purity of 98.49%. The compound has the formula C5H8O6, corresponding to a molecular weight of 164.11 g/mol. The IUPAC name is (2R,3R)-2,3-dihydroxy-4-methoxy-4-oxobutanoic acid. It is also known as Tartaric Acid Monomethyl Ester or (+)-Methyl Hydrogen Tartrate.

Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. Good laboratory practice and suitable PPE are recommended during handling.

Key uses span organic synthesis and API synthesis. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

We offer Tartaric Acid Methyl Ester in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide. Stock is available for quick dispatch. SDS and detailed specification sheets can be requested with your quotation.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Tartaric Acid Methyl Ester
Catalogue No.	VQ-008642
CAS Number	3333-46-8
IUPAC name	(2R,3R)-2,3-dihydroxy-4-methoxy-4-oxobutanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₅H₈O₆
Molecular weight	164.11 g/mol
Exact mass	164.0321
Grade	Reference Standard
Purity / assay	98.49%
InChIKey	GBJFSZCDZHSAOP-PWNYCUMCSA-N
SMILES	COC(=O)[C@@H]([C@H](C(=O)O)O)O
PubChem CID	15151924

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
LogP (XLogP3)	-1.6
H-bond donors / acceptors	3 / 6
TPSA	104 Å²
Synonyms	(2R,3R)-2,3-Dihydroxy-butanedioic Acid Monomethyl Ester, 2,3-Dihydroxy-[R-(R,R)]-butanedioic Acid Monomethyl Ester, Tartaric Acid Monomethyl Ester, (+)-Methyl Hydrogen Tartrate, (2R,3R)-2,3-Dihydroxybutanedioic Acid Monomethyl Ester, monomethyl tartrate, Butanedioic acid, 2,3-dihydroxy-(2R,3R)-, 1-methyl ester, D-Tartaric Acid Monomethyl Ester, starbld0029176, (2R,3R)-2,3-Dihydroxybutanedioic acid 1-methyl ester

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 Tartaric Acid Methyl Ester?

The CAS Registry Number of Tartaric Acid Methyl Ester is 3333-46-8. It is also known as (2R,3R)-2,3-Dihydroxy-butanedioic Acid Monomethyl Ester, 2,3-Dihydroxy-[R-(R*,R*)]-butanedioic Acid Monomethyl Ester, Tartaric Acid Monomethyl Ester.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Tartaric Acid Methyl Ester?

Tartaric Acid Methyl Ester has the molecular formula C5H8O6 and a molecular weight of 164.11 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (2R,3R)-2,3-dihydroxy-4-methoxy-4-oxobutanoic acid.

Which grade and pack sizes of Tartaric Acid Methyl Ester can I order?

We supply Tartaric Acid Methyl Ester in Reference Standard (98.49%) grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Tartaric Acid Methyl Ester?

Yes. Every lot of Tartaric Acid Methyl Ester 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 Tartaric Acid Methyl Ester be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export Tartaric Acid Methyl Ester worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.