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DL-Tartaric acid

CAS 133-37-9C4H6O6150.09 g/mol

2,3-dihydroxybutanedioic acid is a tetraric acid that is butanedioic acid substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 2 and 3. It has a role as a plant metabolite and a human xenobiotic metabolite. It is a conjugate acid of a 3-carboxy-2,3-dihydroxypropanoate.

IUPAC: 2,3-dihydroxybutanedioic acid

DL-Tartaric acid molecular structure

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Physical & Chemical Properties

Physical and chemical properties
AppearanceWhite solid; [ICSC] Colorless or white odorless solid; [JECFA] White odorless crystalline powder; [Acros Organics MSDS]

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HS Code(s): 2918

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