| Identification | ||
| Name | D-Tartaric acid | |
| Synonyms | (2S,3S)-(-)-Tartaric acid; D(-)-Threaric acid; D(-)-Dihydroxysuccinic acid | |
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| Molecular Structure |
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| Molecular Formula | C4H6O6 | |
| Molecular Weight | 150.09 | |
| CAS Registry Number | 147-71-7 | |
| EINECS | 205-695-6 | |
| Properties | ||
| Melting point | 166-170 ºC | |
| Flash point | 210 ºC | |
| alpha | -12.1 º (c=20, H2O) | |
| Water solubility | 1394 g/L (20 ºC) | |