DL-Tartaric Acid
Acidulants · CAS 133-37-9
CAS No.
133-37-9
Description
Tartaric Acid is a white crystalline organic acid. Tartaric Acid occurs naturally in many plants, particularly grapes, bananas, and tamarinds, and is one of the main acids found in wine. Tartaric Acid is added to other foods to give a sour taste, and is used as an antioxidant. Salts of tartaric acid are known as tartrates. Tartaric Acid is a dihydroxy derivative of succinic acid.
Specifications
| Item | Standard | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Apperance | White granule or powder | White granule or powder |
| dl- Tartaric Acid | ≥99.7 | ≥99.5 |
| Melting point | 200~206 | 200~206 |
| Sulphate | ≤0.04 | <0.04 |
| Heavy metals | ≤0.001 | <0.001 |
| Arsenics | ≤0.0002 | <0.0002 |
| Loss on drying | ≤0.5 | 0.03 |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤0.1 | 0.03 |
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