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Tartaric Acid Methyl Ester(CAT: C000497) is a chemical compound that represents a methyl ester derivative of tartaric acid. Tartaric acid is a naturally occurring organic acid found in various plants, particularly grapes, and is commonly used in the food and beverage industry as an acidulant and stabilizing agent, especially in winemaking.
| Catalog Number | C000497 |
| CAS Number | 3333-46-8 |
| Synonyms | (2R,3R)-2,3-Dihydroxy-butanedioic Acid Monomethyl Ester; 2,3-Dihydroxy-[R-(R*,R*)]-butanedioic Acid Monomethyl Ester; Tartaric Acid Monomethyl Ester; (+)-Methyl Hydrogen Tartrate; (2R,3R)-2,3-Dihydroxybutanedioic Acid Monomethyl Ester; |
| Molecular Formula | C₅H₈O₆ |
| Purity | ≥95% |
| Solubility | Water (Slightly) |
| Appearance | White to Off-White Solid |
| Storage | 4°C, Hygroscopic |
| Reference | Jiang, X. and Tang, Y.: Asian J. Chem. 25, 8451 (2013); Guarna, A., et al.: Tetrahedron 58, 9865 (2002) |
