| CAS# | 87-69-4 |
| FORMULA | C4H6O6 |
| INS Number | 334 |
| E Number | E334 |
| Synonyms | L-Tartaric acid; 2,3-Dihydroxybutanedioic acid |
| GROUPS/USES | Food & Beverage, Medicine, Skincare |
| Markets | Food & Beverage, Personal care & Pharmaceutical |
FAQ’S
What is Tartaric acid?
Tartaric acid is a strong organic acid that is a white, odorless, crystalline powder used in food, medicine, and skincare.
What are the uses of Tartaric acid?
Tartaric acid is used as a flavor enhancer, leavening agent, preservative, acidulant, and wine additive in food. It is used as an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and drug Formulation. It is used as an exfoliant and improves absorption in skincare.
What are the properties of Tartaric acid?
The properties of Tartaric acid include regulating acidity, improving the shelf life and sensory properties of food, stimulating the immune system, and displaying antibacterial, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.
Choice Organochem LLP supplies Tartaric acid to users/customers for Food & Beverages, and Personal care & Pharmaceuticals.
Tartaric acid Specifications
Food Chemicals Codex (FCC)
| Test Items | Specifications |
| Appearance | Colorless or translucent crystals or as a white, fine to granular, crystalline powder |
| Solubility | 1gm dissolves in 0.8ml of water at 25°, in about 0.5ml of boiling water, and in about 3ml of alcohol |
| Identification | A sample solution gives positive tests for Tartrate |
| Assay | NLT 99.7% and NMT 100.5% |
| Lead | NMT 2 mg/kg |
| Loss on Drying | NMT 0.5% |
| Optical (Specific) Rotation | [α]D25°: Between +12.0° and 13.0° |
| Oxalate | Passes test |
| Residue on Ignition | NMT 0.05% |
| Sulfate | Passes test |