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TARTARIC ACID NATURAL CRYSTALLINE POWDER - DFI-877356

Published: 27/02/2018

Description

IUPAC name(2R, 3R)-2, 3-Dihydroxybutanedioic Acid
CAS No.87-69-4
EINECS No.201-766-0
FormulaC4H6O6
Molecular weight150.09
DescriptionWhite or almost white crystalline powder
Appearance of solutionClear and less coloured than reference solution
Country of originSpain
Shelf life60 Months

Specification

IdentificationMeets the test
Assay99.7 to 100.5
Specific Optical Rotation12 to 12.8
Loss on drying Max:0.2%
Sulphate Max:150ppm
Sulphated ash Max:0.05%
Oxalate Max:100ppm
Mercury Max:1ppm
Lead Max:2ppm
Heavy metals(As Pb) Max:10ppm
Chloride (Cl) Max:100ppm
Calcium (Ca) Max:200ppm
Arsenic Max:1ppm
Iron (Fe) Max:10ppm