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L(+)-Tartaric Acid

L(+)-tartaric acid is colorless translucent crystal or white powder with sour taste. It is widely used as a sour agent in beverages and other foods, mainly as a sour agent, splitting agent and pharmaceutical raw material.

Molecular formula: C4H6O6

Molecular weight: 150.09 g/mol

CAS No.: 87-69-4

HS code: 2918120000

Category: Food acidulant

Application:

① In terms of food, L(+)-tartaric acid is widely used as a sour agent in beverages and other foods, and is used in wine, soft drinks, candy, bread, and certain colloidal sweets.


② Using its optical activity, L(+)-tartaric acid can be used as a chemical resolution agent for the resolution of DL-aminobutanol, an intermediate of anti-tuberculosis drugs.


③ Using its acidity, L(+)-tartaric acid can be used as a catalyst for polyester fabric resin and a pH regulator for oryzanol production.


④ Utilizing its complexing properties, L(+)-tartaric acid can be used as complexing agent, masking agent, chelating agent, anti-dyeing agent in printing and dyeing, cleaning of metal surface in electroplating, desulfurization, pickling and chemical analysis, medical inspection polishes and polishes.


⑤ Utilizing its reducibility, L(+)-tartaric acid can be used as a reducing agent for chemical mirror making and a photographic developer.


⑥ L(+)-tartaric acid can also be used as a chiral raw material for the synthesis of tartaric acid derivatives and the tanning industry.

Certificates:

ISO9001, FSSC, HALAL, KOSHER

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ItemsUnitLower LimitUpper Limit
Appearance
White crystalline or crystalline powder
Content %99.7100.5
Specific rotation nD25º+12.0+13.0
Asmg/kg
2
Heavy Metals(Pb)mg/kg
2
Loss on drying%
0.5
Residue on ignition%
0.05
Sulfate
Pass test
Oxalate
Pass test
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