Tartaric Acid

C₄H₆O₆

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

CAS: 87-69-4

개요

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.

구성

원소 기호 원자 원자 질량
Hydrogen H 6 1.0080
Carbon C 4 12.0110
Oxygen O 6 15.9990

원소 구성

C
32.0%
O
64.0%

용도

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

흥미로운 사실

  • Cream of tartar is the potassium salt of tartaric acid

Structure

SMILES

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

성질

유형
organic
상태
solid
몰 질량
150.09 g/mol
밀도
1.7900 g/cm³
녹는점
171.0 °C
용해도
1330 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
150.0164
XLogP
-1.9
TPSA
115.0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
4
H-Bond Acceptors
6
Rotatable Bonds
3
Heavy Atoms
10
Complexity
134.0

Frequently Asked Questions

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