D (-) -Tartaric acid
D (-) -Tartaric acid, a natural compound from sources like grapes, reacts with sodium bicarbonate to produce carbon dioxide. This reaction is utilized in double-contrast radiography, where the gas expands the stomach to act as a negative contrast agent for enhanced imaging in gastrointestinal research.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
526-83-0
Product Name Alternative
D () Tartaric acid, D () Tartaric acid, DTartaric acid
Field of Research
Pharmacology & Drug Discovery
Purity
≥95% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
H2O:100 mg/mL (666.27 mM) ; DMSO:55 mg/mL (366.45 mM)
Smiles
C (C (C (O) =O) O) (C (O) =O) O
Molecular Formula
C4H6O6
Molecular Weight
150.09
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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