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Sigma-Aldrich

Potassium sodium tartrate tetrahydrate

BioXtra, ≥99%

Synonym(s):

L(+)-Tartaric acid potassium Sodium salt, Rochelle salt, Seignette salt

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
KOCOCH(OH)CH(OH)COONa · 4H2O
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
282.22
Beilstein:
6113568
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.25

product line

BioXtra

Quality Level

Assay

≥99%

impurities

≤0.001% Phosphorus (P)
≤0.1% Insoluble matter

solubility

H2O: 1 M, clear, colorless

anion traces

chloride (Cl-): ≤0.05%
sulfate (SO42-): ≤0.005%

cation traces

Al: ≤0.0005%
Ca: ≤0.001%
Cu: ≤0.0005%
Fe: ≤0.0005%
Mg: ≤0.001%
NH4+: ≤0.003%
Pb: ≤0.001%
Zn: ≤0.0005%

SMILES string

O.O.O.O.[Na+].[K+].O[C@H]([C@@H](O)C([O-])=O)C([O-])=O

InChI

1S/C4H6O6.K.Na.4H2O/c5-1(3(7)8)2(6)4(9)10;;;;;;/h1-2,5-6H,(H,7,8)(H,9,10);;;4*1H2/q;2*+1;;;;/p-2/t1-,2-;;;;;;/m1....../s1

InChI key

VZOPRCCTKLAGPN-ZFJVMAEJSA-L

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General description

Potassium sodium tartrate tetrahydrate is a potassium sodium salt of L-tartaric acid.

Application

Potassium sodium tartrate tetrahydrate has been used as a precipitant to produce sigma thaumatin protein crystals.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Potassium sodium tartrate tetrahydrate might be used as a buffering agent in cosmetic products. It is also used as a food additive. Certain studies show that it produces acute renal toxicity in rabbits and dogs.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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