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Linear Formula:
KO2CCH(OH)CH(OH)CO2H
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
188.18
Beilstein:
6119985
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
51113400
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22
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Quality Level

Assay

99%

form

powder

optical activity

[α]20/D +10°, c = 2 in 10% HCl

density

1.954 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

functional group

carboxylic acid
hydroxyl

SMILES string

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

InChI

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

InChI key

KYKNRZGSIGMXFH-ZVGUSBNCSA-M

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General description

Potassium L-tartrate is found naturally in grapes. Its removal is necessary during wine making as it can precipitate, which is undesirable.

Application

Potassium L-tartrate monobasic may be used as a reductant during the synthesis of noble metal nanoparticles in the presence of linear polymers as protective agents.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

410.0 °F

Flash Point(C)

210 °C

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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