D(-)-Tartaric acid

Scientific Name: D(-)-Threo-2,3-Dihydroxysuccinic Acid Chinese Aliases: Levotartaric Acid, Rare Tartaric Acid Molecular Weight: 150.09 Properties: Colorless, odorless crystals or white powder with a strong acidic taste. It is levorotatory, has a specific gravity of d²⁰₄ = 1.76, soluble in water and ethanol, and slightly soluble in ether. Uses: Primarily used as an acidulant in beverages, candies, bread, and gelatin. It also serves as a biochemical reagent, a resolving agent for racemic mixtures, and a pharmaceutical resolving agent. Additionally, it is used in photography, canning, dyeing, ceramics, and in the preparation of other resolving agents, salts, and esters. Storage and Packaging: Packed in 25 kg fiberboard drums. Store in a well-ventilated, dry place.