L-(+)-Tartaric acid

Name: L-(+)-Tartaric acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-013469

About L-(+)-Tartaric acid

L-(+)-Tartaric acid is a process intermediate or related compound of Ticagrelor carrying the CAS registry number 87-69-4. Its molecular formula is C4H6O6 and its molecular weight is 150.09 g/mol. Systematically, it is named (2R,3R)-2,3-dihydroxybutanedioic acid. Common synonyms include (+)-(2R,3R)-Tartaric acid and (2R,3R)-2,3-Dihydroxysuccinic acid.

It is supplied as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. It carries the GHS signal word “Danger” with 6 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Process chemists and analysts use it when developing synthetic routes to Ticagrelor, tracking process-related impurities and validating analytical methods. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

API route development
Impurity fate & purge studies
Analytical method development

Industries

Related to Ticagrelor

View every impurity, metabolite and intermediate we list for Ticagrelor.

Ticagrelor impurities

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	L-(+)-Tartaric acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-013469
CAS Number	87-69-4
IUPAC name	(2R,3R)-2,3-dihydroxybutanedioic acid
Molecular formula	C₄H₆O₆
Molecular weight	150.09 g/mol
Exact mass	150.0164
Grade	Reference Standard
InChIKey	FEWJPZIEWOKRBE-JCYAYHJZSA-N
SMILES	[C@@H]([C@H](C(=O)O)O)(C(=O)O)O
PubChem CID	444305

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-1.9
H-bond donors / acceptors	4 / 6
TPSA	115 Å²
Synonyms	(+)-(2R,3R)-Tartaric acid, (2R,3R)-2,3-Dihydroxysuccinic acid, 1,2-Dihydroxyethane-1,2-dicarboxylic acid, Tartaric acid, L-tartaric acid, L(+)-Tartaric acid, (+)-Tartaric acid, (+)-L-Tartaric acid, (R,R)-Tartaric acid, Threaric acid, Dextrotartaric acid, L-threaric acid

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H318Causes serious eye damage
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P272, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P305 + P354 + P338, P317, P319, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P333 + 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

Other grades of CAS 87-69-4

ACS

L-(+)-Tartaric acid ACS reagent, ≥99.5%

CAS: 87-69-4
Formula: C₄H₆O₆
MW: 150.09 g/mol

VQ-008512

Food Grade

L-(+)-Tartaric acid, food grade (FCC)

CAS: 87-69-4
Formula: C₄H₆O₆
MW: 150.09 g/mol

VQ-046913

IP/BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur.…

L-(+)-Tartaric acid, IP/BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., ACS

CAS: 87-69-4
Formula: C₄H₆O₆
MW: 150.09 g/mol

VQ-047275

USP

L-(+)-Tartaric acid, USP 99.7%

CAS: 87-69-4
Formula: C₄H₆O₆
MW: 150.09 g/mol

VQ-047040

Extra Pure

Tartaric acid, 99%

CAS: 87-69-4
Formula: C₄H₆O₆
MW: 150.09 g/mol

VQ-008643

AR

Tartaric acid, GR 99%+

CAS: 87-69-4
Formula: C₄H₆O₆
MW: 150.09 g/mol

VQ-008644

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of L-(+)-Tartaric acid?

The CAS Registry Number of L-(+)-Tartaric acid is 87-69-4. It is also known as (+)-(2R,3R)-Tartaric acid, (2R,3R)-2,3-Dihydroxysuccinic acid, 1,2-Dihydroxyethane-1,2-dicarboxylic acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of L-(+)-Tartaric acid?

L-(+)-Tartaric acid has the molecular formula C4H6O6 and a molecular weight of 150.09 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (2R,3R)-2,3-dihydroxybutanedioic acid.

What is L-(+)-Tartaric acid used for?

L-(+)-Tartaric acid is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Ticagrelor. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of L-(+)-Tartaric acid can I order?

We supply L-(+)-Tartaric acid in Reference Standard 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 L-(+)-Tartaric acid?

Yes. Every lot of L-(+)-Tartaric acid 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 L-(+)-Tartaric acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. L-(+)-Tartaric acid 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.