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CN

8.00799

(2S,3S)-(-)-Tartaric acid

for the resolution of racemates for synthesis

Synonym(s):

(2S,3S)-(-)-Tartaric acid, D-(-)-Tartaric acid

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
HOOCCH(OH)CH(OH)COOH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
150.09
EC Index Number:
205-695-6
UNSPSC Code:
12352106
MDL number:
Assay:
≥99.0% (acidimetric)
Form:
crystals
Grade:
synthesis grade
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grade

synthesis grade

Quality Segment

assay

≥99.0% (acidimetric)

form

crystals

autoignition temp.

425 °C

mp

166-169 °C

transition temp

flash point 210 °C

density

1.8 g/cm3 at 20 °C

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

1S/C4H6O6/c5-1(3(7)8)2(6)4(9)10/h1-2,5-6H,(H,7,8)(H,9,10)/t1-,2-/m0/s1

InChI key

FEWJPZIEWOKRBE-LWMBPPNESA-N

Analysis Note

Assay (acidimetric): ≥ 99.0 %
Melting range (lower value): ≥ 166 °C
Melting range (upper value): ≤ 169 °C
Spec. rotation [α²0/D (c=10 in water): -14.0 - -12.0 °
Identity (IR): passes test


pictograms

Corrosion

signalword

Danger

hcodes

Hazard Classifications

Eye Dam. 1

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 3



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