Potassium Bitartrate

KHC₄H₄O₆

IUPAC: Potassium hydrogen tartrate

CAS: 868-14-4

개요

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.

구성

원소	기호	원자	원자 질량
Hydrogen	H	5	1.0080
Carbon	C	4	12.0110
Oxygen	O	6	15.9990
Potassium	K	1	39.0980

원소 구성

Hydrogen ×5

2.7%

Carbon ×4

25.5%

Oxygen ×6

51.0%

Potassium ×1

20.8%

용도

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

흥미로운 사실

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

안전

⚠ Low toxicity

Structure

SMILES

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

성질

유형: salt
상태: solid
몰 질량: 188.18 g/mol
밀도: 1.9840 g/cm³
녹는점: 200.0 °C
용해도: 57 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass: 187.9723
TPSA: 118.0 Å²
H-Bond Donors: 3
H-Bond Acceptors: 6
Rotatable Bonds: 3
Heavy Atoms: 11
Complexity: 157.0

다른 이름

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).