Potassium Bitartrate
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IUPAC: Potassium hydrogen tartrate
CAS: 868-14-4
Overview
Potassium bitartrate, known as cream of tartar, is a byproduct of winemaking that crystallizes in wine barrels. It is the potassium acid salt of tartaric acid. Combined with baking soda, it creates baking powder. It is used to stabilize whipped egg whites.
Composition
Uses
- • Baking powder ingredient (with baking soda)
- • Stabilizes whipped egg whites (meringue)
- • Cleaning agent (with vinegar)
- • Snickerdoodle cookie coating
Fun Facts
- ✦ The white crystals that sometimes appear in wine bottles (wine diamonds) are potassium bitartrate
Safety
- ⚠ Low toxicity
Structure
SMILES
C(C(C(=O)[O-])O)(C(=O)O)O.[K+]
Properties
- Type
- salt
- State
- solid
- Molar Mass
- 188.18 g/mol
- Density
- 1.9840 g/cm³
- Melting Point
- 200.0 °C
- Solubility
- 57 g/L at 20°C
Molecular Descriptors
- Exact Mass
- 187.9723
- TPSA
- 118.0 Ų
- H-Bond Donors
- 3
- H-Bond Acceptors
- 6
- Rotatable Bonds
- 3
- Heavy Atoms
- 11
- Complexity
- 157.0
Also Known As
Cream of tartar
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Potassium Bitartrate?
Potassium Bitartrate (KHC₄H₄O₆) is a salt compound with the IUPAC name Potassium hydrogen tartrate.
What is the molecular weight of Potassium Bitartrate?
Potassium Bitartrate has a molar mass of 188.177 g/mol.
What state is Potassium Bitartrate at room temperature?
Potassium Bitartrate is a solid at room temperature.
Is Potassium Bitartrate organic or inorganic?
Potassium Bitartrate is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Potassium Bitartrate?
Potassium Bitartrate (KHC₄H₄O₆) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O), Potassium (K).