Ácido tartárico

C₄H₆O₆

IUPAC: (2R,3R)-2,3-Dihydroxysuccinic acid

CAS: 87-69-4

Descripción general

Tartaric acid occurs naturally in grapes and is a key component of wine. It is used in food as an acidulant and in baking as cream of tartar.

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Hidrógeno H 6 1,0080
Carbono C 4 12,0110
Oxígeno O 6 15,9990

Composición elemental

H
Hidrógeno ×6
4,0%
C
Carbono ×4
32,0%
O
Oxígeno ×6
64,0%

Usos

  • • Food acidulant
  • • Baking powder ingredient
  • • Wine production
  • • Pharmaceutical excipient

Datos curiosos

  • ✦ Cream of tartar is the potassium salt of tartaric acid

Estructura

SMILES

C(C(C(=O)O)O)(C(=O)O)O

Propiedades

Tipo
organic
Estado
solid
Masa molar
150,09 g/mol
Densidad
1,7900 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
171,0 °C
Solubilidad
1330 g/L at 20°C

Descriptores moleculares

Masa exacta
150,0164
XLogP
-1,9
TPSA
115,0 Ų
Donadores de enlace de hidrógeno
4
Aceptores de enlace de hidrógeno
6
Enlaces rotables
3
Átomos pesados
10
Complejidad
134,0

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Acetato de vinilo

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ácido tartárico?
Ácido tartárico (C₄H₆O₆) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name (2R,3R)-2,3-Dihydroxysuccinic acid.
What is the molecular weight of Ácido tartárico?
Ácido tartárico has a molar mass of 150.09 g/mol.
What state is Ácido tartárico at room temperature?
Ácido tartárico is a solid at room temperature.
Is Ácido tartárico organic or inorganic?
Ácido tartárico is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Ácido tartárico?
Ácido tartárico (C₄H₆O₆) is composed of Hidrógeno (H), Carbono (C), Oxígeno (O).