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Molecular Formula (Tartaric Acid); C4H6O6
Molecular Weight; 150.087 g/mol
Chemical Name; Dihydroxybutanedioic acid.
CAS Number; 133-37-9, 87-69-4
It is an organic chemical substance found naturally in various plants, fruits and wines. It is also obtained naturally during wine production.
It is found in many plants, especially tamarind and grapes. It is white in color and crystalline. Tartaric Acid, which is in the dicarboxylic acid group, is a dihydroxyl derivative of succinic acid. It has the ability to rotate polarized light.
It is an acidic potassium salt derived as an accumulation from fermented grape juice.
Tartaric Acid E Code: E 334.
Other Names of Tartaric Acid are as follows;
DL-Form
2,3-Dihydroxybutadioic Acid
2,3-Dihydroxysuccinic Acid
Racemic Acid
Racemic
DL-Tartrate
Paratartaric Acid
Tartrate
Uvic Acid
L-Form
Physical and Chemical Properties:
It has a white crystalline color. Sometimes it can be in a crystalline powder structure. It gives a sour acid taste.
Its melting point is 206 ° C.
Its density is 1.984 g/mol.
It dissolves well in water at 20 ° C. Its solubility in water is 133 g/100 mlt. It is soluble in alcohol but insoluble in ether.
It is a chiral chemical. In other words, we can think of it as having a molecular structure that does not overlap in mirror images.
Where are the Areas of Use of Tartaric Acid?
Tartaric Acid is used to produce sodium carbonate by interacting with sodium bicarbonate through oral administration. As a result, carbon dioxide stretches the stomach with this effect of this substance.
It is used to give a sour taste to many food products and as an antioxidant.
It is used in food additives added to bakery products such as cakes, pastries, etc. to add a baking feature.
It is used as a preservative additive in foods. It also gives flavor to foods. It is generally used in the production of carbonated drinks, fruit candies and effervescent tablets.
It is also used in gold and silver plating processes. At the same time, tartaric is used in the polishing and cleaning of metals and in the tanning of leather. The chemical that gives the tanning effect in sunscreen creams is tartaric acid.
It is used in the production of blue inks. In addition, it is used as a component that reacts with Silver Nitrate to give the silver color to mirrors.
Fabric dyeing processes are carried out with ester derivatives of Tartaric Acid. One of the organic acid sources in the production of water-soluble plastics is tartaric acid.
In wine production, tartaric acid is used to preserve the color, chemical stability and taste of finished wine products. It also controls the acidity of wines.
One of the reasons for its use in wine production is that it prevents the growth of unwanted bacteria by lowering the pH of the environment. It has an antioxidant effect.
One of the chemicals used in the production of chiral molecules in organic chemistry is tartaric acid.
Dysphagia patients experience swallowing problems. In such disorders, food returns from the stomach. It is used in the production of effervescent tablets produced to prevent muscle and nerve disorders here.
Tartaric cream is used to clean copper coins. In this application, the chemical that penetrates onto the copper metal acts by corroding the metal.
It is used as a flavor in food and beverages.
It is used to regulate the taste of orange juice in fruit juice production.
Natural tartaric acid is used to give a pleasant sour taste to dried fruits and to create an antioxidant effect.
Tartaric acid can be used in vehicle glass cleaning composition as it is an anionic surfactant and corrosion inhibitor. It exhibits superior performance in preventing noise and wear caused by friction in the prepared composition.
It is used for bleaching processes in the production of alkyd resins.
It is found in a certain amount in L-Carnitine Tartrate (L-Carnitine Tartrate). And it helps this product get its name.
It is used as an excipient in the production of cough medicines. The reason for its use here is to increase bioavailability and to work better depending on pH.
It is used to regulate the acid level naturally found in fruit juice. In addition, it provides a protective feature by preventing the growth of microorganisms.
