Potassium Bitartrate

KHC₄H₄O₆

IUPAC: Potassium hydrogen tartrate

CAS: 868-14-4

Ikhtisar

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.

Komposisi

Unsur Simbol Atom Massa Atom
Hydrogen H 5 1,0080
Carbon C 4 12,0110
Oxygen O 6 15,9990
Potassium K 1 39,0980

Komposisi Elemental

H
Hydrogen ×5
2,7%
C
Carbon ×4
25,5%
O
Oxygen ×6
51,0%
K
Potassium ×1
20,8%

Kegunaan

  • • Baking powder ingredient (with baking soda)
  • • Stabilizes whipped egg whites (meringue)
  • • Cleaning agent (with vinegar)
  • • Snickerdoodle cookie coating

Fakta Menarik

  • ✦ The white crystals that sometimes appear in wine bottles (wine diamonds) are potassium bitartrate

Keselamatan

  • ⚠ Low toxicity

Structure

SMILES

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

Sifat

Jenis
salt
Keadaan
solid
Massa Molar
188,18 g/mol
Kerapatan
1,9840 g/cm³
Titik Lebur
200,0 °C
Kelarutan
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

Juga Dikenal Sebagai

Cream of tartar

Senyawa Terkait

Diammonium Phosphate

(NH₄)₂HPO₄

Ammonium Chloride

NH₄Cl

Barium Chloride

BaCl₂

Cadmium Sulfide

CdS

Calcium Sulfate

CaSO₄

Cerium(III) Chloride

CeCl₃

Copper(II) Sulfide

CuS

Ammonium Sulfate

(NH₄)₂SO₄

Ammonium Bicarbonate

NH₄HCO₃

Calcium Propionate

Ca(C₂H₅COO)₂

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).