L-Tartaric acid

L-tartaric acid (L-(+) -tartaric acid) is an orally active weak organic acid that can be isolated from grapes. L-Tartaric acid has vasodilatory and antihypertensive effects. L-Tartaric acid can be used as flavorings and antioxidants in a range of foods and beverages. L-Tartaric acid can be used in laser frequency doubling and optical limiting applications[1][2][3][4].

[1]Sasikala V, et al. Growth, molecular structure, NBO analysis and vibrational spectral analysis of l-tartaric acid single crystal. Spectrochim Acta A Mol Biomol Spectrosc. 2014 Apr 5;123:127-41. |[2]DeBolt S, et al. L-tartaric acid synthesis from vitamin C in higher plants. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2006 Apr 4;103(14):5608-13.|[3]Amssayef A, et al. L-Tartaric Acid Exhibits Antihypertensive and Vasorelaxant Effects: The Possible Role of eNOS/NO/cGMP Pathways. Cardiovasc Hematol Agents Med Chem. 2023;21(3):202-212.|[4] EFSA Panel on Food Additives and Flavourings (FAF); Younes M, et al. 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. EFSA J. 2020 Mar 11;18(3):e06030.