Tartaric Acid

C₄H₆O₆

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

CAS: 87-69-4

Tổng quan

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.

Thành phần

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

Thành phần nguyên tố

C
32,0%
O
64,0%

Công dụng

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

Sự thật thú vị

  • Cream of tartar is the potassium salt of tartaric acid

Structure

SMILES

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

Tính chất

Loại
organic
Trạng thái
solid
Khối lượng mol
150,09 g/mol
Mật độ
1,7900 g/cm³
Điểm nóng chảy
171,0 °C
Độ hòa tan
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).