L-Tartaric acid
Product Specifications
CAS Number
87-69-4
Target
Antioxidant|||Endogenous Metabolite
Related Pathways
Oxidation-Reduction|||Metabolism
Purity
0.9984
Bioactivity
L-Tartaric acid ((2R,3R) - (+) -Tartaric acid) occurs naturally in many plants, particularly grapes and tamarinds, and is one of the main acids found in wine. It is used as an antioxidant. Salts of tartaric acid are known as tartrates. L-Tartaric acid is a muscle toxin, which works by inhibiting the production of malic acid, and in high doses causes paralysis and death.
Smiles
O[C@H]([C@@H](O)C(O)=O)C(O)=O
Molecular Formula
C4H6O6
Molecular Weight
150.09
Shipping Conditions
Cool pack
Storage Temperature
-20°C
Available Sizes
Curated Selection
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