Preferred name | laevo-(+)-tartaric acid |
Trivial Name | (+)-Tartaric acid |
Short Description | tartaric acid (+)-, (-)-, (+/-)-, meso- |
Formula | C4 H6 O6 |
CAS Number | 87-69-4 |
Deleted CAS Number | 1336-18-1 |
FEMA Number | 3044 |
ECHA Number | 201-766-0 |
FDA UNII | W4888I119H |
Nikkaji Number | J31.839F |
Beilstein Number | 1725147 |
MDL | MFCD00064207 |
COE Number | 18 |
xLogP3-AA | -1.90 (est) |
Bio Activity Summary | External link |
NMR Predictor | External link |
JECFA Food Flavoring | 621 tartaric acid (+)-, (-)-, (+/-)-, meso- |
FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
FDA Mainterm | 87-69-4 ; TARTARIC ACID, L |
Synonyms |
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(2R,3R)-2,3-dihydroxybutanedioic acid | |
NIST Chemistry WebBook: | Search Inchi |
Canada Domestic Sub. List: | 87-69-4 |
Pubchem (cid): | 444305 |
Pubchem (sid): | 134971855 |
(IUPAC): | Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf) |
Videos: | The Periodic Table of Videos |
tgsc: | Atomic Weights use for this web site |
(IUPAC): | Periodic Table of the Elements |
FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS): | View |
FDA Indirect Additives used in Food Contact Substances: | View |
CHEBI: | View |
CHEMBL: | View |
Golm Metabolome Database: | Search |
Metabolomics Database: | Search |
KEGG (GenomeNet): | C00898 |
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB00956 |
FooDB: | FDB001113 |
YMDB (Yeast Metabolome Database): | YMDB01788 |
Export Tariff Code: | 2918.12.0000 |
FDA Listing of Food Additive Status: | View |
VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
ChemSpider: | View |
Wikipedia: | View |
FAO: | L(+)-TARTARIC ACID |
FAO: | Tartaric acid (+)-, (-)-, (+/-)-, meso- |
Material listed in food chemical codex | Yes |
Molecular weight | 150.08702087402 |
Melting Point | 170 to 172°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Vapor Density | 5.18 |
Flash Point TCC Value | 150 °C TCC |
logP (o/w) | -1.426 est |
Solubility | |
alcohol | Yes |
water, 5.82E+05 mg/L @ 20 °C (exp) | Yes |
Odor Type: Odorless | |
Odor strength | none |
General comment | At 100.00 %. odorless |
Flavor Type: Acidic | |
tart, acidic | |
General comment | Tart acidic |
(data available) |
Applications | |
Other purposes | Buffering agents |
Cosmetic purposes | Buffering agents, Fragrance |
Preferred SDS: View | |
European information : | |
Most important hazard(s): | |
Xi - Irritant | |
R 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S 36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. | |
Hazards identification | |
Classification of the substance or mixture | |
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) | |
None found. | |
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements | |
Pictogram | |
Hazard statement(s) | |
None found. | |
Precautionary statement(s) | |
None found. | |
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
oral-dog LDLo 5000 mg/kg Journal of the American Pharmaceutical Association, Scientific Edition. Vol. 39, Pg. 275, 1950. intravenous-mouse LD50 485 mg/kg BEHAVIORAL: CONVULSIONS OR EFFECT ON SEIZURE THRESHOLD BLOOD: HEMORRHAGE Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. Vol. 5, Pg. 759, 1957. oral-rabbit LDLo 5000 mg/kg BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY) Industrial and Engineering Chemistry. Vol. 15, Pg. 628, 1923. oral-rat LDLo 7500 mg/kg LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: OTHER CHANGES GASTROINTESTINAL: OTHER CHANGES National Technical Information Service. Vol. OTS0555808 | |
Dermal Toxicity: | |
Not determined | |
Inhalation Toxicity: | |
Not determined |
Category: | |||
firming agents, flavor enhancers, flavoring agents, humectants, pH control agents | |||
Recommendation for laevo-(+)-tartaric acid usage levels up to: | |||
not for fragrance use. | |||
Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS). | |||
The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library | |||
publication number: 3 | |||
Click here to view publication 3 | |||
average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
baked goods: | - | 1300.00000 | |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | 960.00000 | |
beverages(alcoholic): | - | - | |
breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
cheese: | - | - | |
chewing gum: | - | 3700.00000 | |
condiments / relishes: | - | 10000.00000 | |
confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
egg products: | - | - | |
fats / oils: | - | - | |
fish products: | - | - | |
frozen dairy: | - | 570.00000 | |
fruit ices: | - | 570.00000 | |
gelatins / puddings: | - | 60.00000 | |
granulated sugar: | - | - | |
gravies: | - | - | |
hard candy: | - | 5400.00000 | |
imitation dairy: | - | - | |
instant coffee / tea: | - | - | |
jams / jellies: | - | - | |
meat products: | - | - | |
milk products: | - | - | |
nut products: | - | - | |
other grains: | - | - | |
poultry: | - | - | |
processed fruits: | - | - | |
processed vegetables: | - | - | |
reconstituted vegetables: | - | - | |
seasonings / flavors: | - | - | |
snack foods: | - | - | |
soft candy: | - | - | |
soups: | - | - | |
sugar substitutes: | - | - | |
sweet sauces: | - | - |
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s): |
Re-evaluation of l(+)-tartaric acid (E 334), sodium tartrates (E 335), potassium tartrates (E 336), potassium sodium tartrate (E 337) and calcium tartrate (E 354) as food additives View page or View pdf |
Re-evaluation of acetic acid, lactic acid, citric acid, tartaric acid, mono- and diacetyltartaric acid, mixed acetic and tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (E 472a-f) as food additives View page or View pdf |
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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):87-69-4 |
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Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :444305 |
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data |
WGK Germany:1 |
(2R,3R)-2,3-dihydroxybutanedioic acid |
Chemidplus:0000087694 |
RTECS:WW7875000 for cas# 87-69-4 |