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Linear Formula:
KO2CCH(OH)CH(OH)CO2H
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
188.18
UNSPSC Code:
51113400
NACRES:
NA.22
PubChem Substance ID:
EC Number:
212-769-1
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
6119985
MDL number:
Assay:
99%
Form:
powder
Quality Segment
assay
99%
form
powder
optical activity
[α]20/D +10°, c = 2 in 10% HCl
density
1.954 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
functional group
carboxylic acid, hydroxyl
SMILES string
[K+].O[C@H]([C@@H](O)C([O-])=O)C(O)=O
InChI
1S/C4H6O6.K/c5-1(3(7)8)2(6)4(9)10;/h1-2,5-6H,(H,7,8)(H,9,10);/q;+1/p-1/t1-,2-;/m1./s1
InChI key
KYKNRZGSIGMXFH-ZVGUSBNCSA-M
General description
Potassium L -tartrate is found naturally in grapes. Its removal is necessary during wine making as it can precipitate, which is undesirable.
Application
Potassium L -tartrate monobasic may be used as a reductant during the synthesis of noble metal nanoparticles in the presence of linear polymers as protective agents.
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Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 1
Flash Point (°F)
410.0 °F
Flash Point (°C)
210 °C
PPE (personal protective equipment)
Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)
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