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D-(-)-Tartaric acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
D-(-)-Tartaric acid is used as a resolving agent in organic synthesis. It is used as a precursor for the preparation of its ester derivatives like D-tartaric acid diethyl ester, D-tartaric acid dimethyl ester and D-tartaric acid diiso-propyl ester. It finds application in the synthesis of chiral aziridine derivative, a common intermediate for the preparation of hydroxyethylamine class HIV protease inhibitors viz. as saquinavir, amprenavir and nelfinavir. It is widely used in the food industry as a beer foaming agent, for food acidity regulations and as a flavoring agent.
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D-(-)-Tartaric acid is used as a resolving agent in organic synthesis. It is used as a precursor for the preparation of its ester derivatives like D-tartaric acid diethyl ester, D-tartaric acid dimethyl ester and D-tartaric acid diiso-propyl ester. It finds application in the synthesis of chiral aziridine derivative, a common intermediate for the preparation of hydroxyethylamine class HIV protease inhibitors viz. as saquinavir, amprenavir and nelfinavir. It is widely used in the food industry as a beer foaming agent, for food acidity regulations and as a flavoring agent.
Solubility
Soluble in water and alcohol.
Notes
Light sensitive. Incompatible with bases, oxidizing agents and reducing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| pH | 1.6 |
| Melting Point | 166°C to 170°C |
| Beilstein | 1725145 |
| Merck Index | 14,9068 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water and alcohol. |
| Formula Weight | 150.09 |
| Percent Purity | 99% |
| Quantity | 25 g |
| Flash Point | 210°C (410°F) |
| Odor | Odorless |
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Safety and Handling
- D-(-)-Tartaric acid
- Danger
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : D-(-)-Tartaric acid
RUO – Research Use Only