Potassium Hydrogen Tartrate

KHC₄H₄O₆

IUPAC: Potassium hydrogen tartrate

CAS: 868-14-4

Tổng quan

Cream of tartar is a byproduct of winemaking that crystallizes inside wine barrels. It is used in baking as a leavening acid and to stabilize egg whites.

Thành phần

Nguyên tố	Ký hiệu	Nguyên tử	Khối lượng nguyên tử
Hydrogen	H	4	1,0080
Carbon	C	4	12,0110
Oxygen	O	6	15,9990
Potassium	K	1	39,0980

Thành phần nguyên tố

Hydrogen ×4

2,1%

Carbon ×4

25,5%

Oxygen ×6

51,0%

Potassium ×1

20,8%

Công dụng

• Baking leavening acid
• Egg white stabilizer
• Snickerdoodle cookie ingredient
• Metal cleaning

Sự thật thú vị

✦ Forms naturally as crystals inside wine barrels during aging

Structure

SMILES

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

Tính chất

Loại: salt
Trạng thái: solid
Khối lượng mol: 188,18 g/mol
Mật độ: 1,9840 g/cm³
Độ hòa tan: 5.7 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

Hợp chất liên quan

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 Hydrogen Tartrate?

Potassium Hydrogen Tartrate (KHC₄H₄O₆) is a salt compound with the IUPAC name Potassium hydrogen tartrate.

What is the molecular weight of Potassium Hydrogen Tartrate?

Potassium Hydrogen Tartrate has a molar mass of 188.18 g/mol.

What state is Potassium Hydrogen Tartrate at room temperature?

Potassium Hydrogen Tartrate is a solid at room temperature.

Is Potassium Hydrogen Tartrate organic or inorganic?

Potassium Hydrogen Tartrate is classified as an inorganic compound.

What elements make up Potassium Hydrogen Tartrate?

Potassium Hydrogen Tartrate (KHC₄H₄O₆) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O), Potassium (K).