Tartaric acid, monosodium salt, monohydrate

• CAT Number: L006944
• CAS Number: 6131-98-2
• Molecular Formula: C4H7NaO7
• Molecular Weight: 190.08
• Purity: ≥95%
• Target: Endogenous Metabolite
• Storage: 4°C, away from moisture
• IUPAC Name: sodium;(2R,3R)-2,3,4-trihydroxy-4-oxobutanoate;hydrate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C4H6O6.Na.H2O/c5-1(3(7)8)2(6)4(9)10;;/h1-2,5-6H,(H,7,8)(H,9,10);;1H2/q;+1;/p-1/t1-,2-;;/m1../s1
• InChIKey: LLVQEXSQFBTIRD-OLXYHTOASA-M
• SMILES: C(C(C(=O)[O-])O)(C(=O)O)O.O.[Na+]

Tartaric acid, monosodium salt, monohydrate（Cat No.:L006944）, is a chemical compound. It is the sodium salt of tartaric acid, a naturally occurring organic acid found in grapes. This compound is widely used in the food and beverage industry as an acidity regulator, stabilizer, and emulsifier. Its chelating properties make it valuable in metal ion sequestration and as a stabilizing agent in pharmaceutical formulations. The monohydrate form contains one water molecule per salt molecule, enhancing its stability and handling. It plays a crucial role in enhancing the quality and stability of various products, including wines, baked goods, and pharmaceutical formulations.