Tartaric acid, synthetic
General Product Information
| Article | Tartaric acid, synthetic |
| Synonyms | 2,3-Dihydroxybutanedioic acid, 2,3-Dihydroxysuccinic acid, Threaric acid, Racemic acid, Uvic acid, Paratartaric acid, Winestone |
| CAS No. | 133-37-9 |
| EEG No. | – |
| EINECS No. | 205-105-7 |
| IMO | – |
| Tariff Code | 29181200 |
| UN No. | – |
| VLG/ADR | – |
Description
Synthetic tartaric acid is an artificially produced version of natural tartaric acid. It is widely used in the pharmaceutical, food and chemical industries. Synthetic tartaric acid is identical to natural tartaric acid in terms of chemical composition and properties, but it is produced via synthetic methods rather than extraction from grapes or other fruits. This Shape of tartaric acid is often produced from the fermentation of sugar or other carbohydrates.
Also available:
Tartaric acid, Natural (Pharmaceutical Grade),
Tartaric acid, Natural (Food Grade),
Tartaric acid, Natural (Technical Grade)
Characteristics
- BP Grade: High purity and meets stricter standards for solvent residues and other contaminants.
- High purity: Meets pharmaceutical requirements for use in medicinal applications.
- Odor: Odorless.
- Grade: Pharmaceutical.
- Taste: Sour taste.
- Racemic mixture: Synthetic tartaric acid can be produced as a racemic mixture of D and L isomers or as a single optically active Shape.
Physical & Chemical Properties
| Chemical Structure | C4H6O6 |
| Molar Weight | 150.09 g/mol |
| Melting Point | 170-171 °C |
| Boiling Point. | Approximately 205 °C (at 1 atm) |
| Solubility. | Highly soluble in water and alcohol, less soluble in ether. |
| Density | – |
| Refractive Index | – |
| pH | Approx. 3.0 (at 10% solution). |
| Color | White |
| Shape | Crystals or crystalline powder |
Applications
Tartaric acid (synthetic) is applied in various ways, for instance:
1. Pharmaceutical Industry
In the Pharmaceutical Industry, synthetic tartaric acid is used as an excipient for the production of salts and as a component in drug formulations, such as in aspirin. It is also used at the preparation of specific active ingredients and salts for Pharmaceutical use.
2. Cosmetics
It is occasionally used in skin care products for its exfoliating properties, which help remove dead skin cells and improve skin texture.
3. Food Industry
Synthetic tartaric acid is widely used as an acidity regulator, stabilizer and antioxidant in the food industry. It is used in baking powders, beverages, candy and gelatin to regulate acidity and improve product Grade.
4. Chemical Industry
Synthetic tartaric acid is used as a starting material for the production of several chemical compounds, including potassium tartrate and potassium bitartrate, which find Applications in Agriculture and other industrial processes.
Interessing Links
- British Pharmacopoeia (BP) of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)
- Codex Alimentarius (FAO/WHO) – Guidelines and standards for food additives and food ingredients.
- European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) – For chemical information and regulations.
- European Food Information Council (EFIC) – Food facts for healthy choices.
- European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) – Information about safety and application of food additives.
- European Pharmacopoeia (EP) of the European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & HealthCare.
- PubChem – L-Tartaric acid of the National Library of Medicine by the National Center for Biotechnology Information.
- U.S. Pharmacopoeia (USP)
- Wikipedia – Tartaric acid