CAS 133-37-9
DL Tartaric Acid
CAS 133-37-9C4H6O6150.09 g/mol
DL Tartaric Acid is a versatile chemical used primarily as an acidulant and stabilizer in the food and beverage industry. Commonly found in soft drinks, jams, and wine, it enhances flavor while acting as an emulsifier and antioxidant synergist. It also serves in pharmaceutical formulations for pH adjustments and as a stabilizing agent.
Main applicationFood & Beverage: Used in jams, soft drinks, wine
Also known as
- Tartaric acid
- Racemic tartaric acid
Trade pricing
Quoted per enquiry
Pricing depends on volume, grade and delivery point. Our desk responds within two working hours.
Available packaging
- 25KG bags
Documentation
Batch-specific COA issued with every consignment.
Technical specifications
- CAS number
- 133-37-9
- Chemical formula
- C4H6O6
- Molecular weight
- 150.09 g/mol
- Grade
- Food grade
- Purity
- ≥99.5%
- Appearance
- White crystalline powder or crystals
- Purity
- 99.5 %
DL Tartaric Acid (C4H6O6) is an odorless, white crystalline powder renowned for its high purity, typically ≥99.5%. It is water-soluble and exhibits a slight sour taste. The compound is racemic, contributing to its consistent performance across applications. It meets several standards including FCC, USP, EP, BP, and JP, making it suitable for diverse regulatory demands. The acid is essential in multiple industries, acting as a chelating agent and stabilizer. It is also crucial in chemical synthesis, aiding in the production of biodegradable polymers and serving as a metal complexing agent in electroplating.
Delivery
DL Tartaric Acid is dispatched from our Nairobi warehouse across Kenya, and export delivery is arranged to the wider East African market. Lead time depends on quantity and grade and is confirmed with your quotation — see delivery and collection for the towns we reach and how dispatch works.
Applications & uses
- Food & Beverage: Used in jams, soft drinks, wine
- Pharmaceutical: pH adjustment in formulations
- Construction: Cement retardation
- Chemical Synthesis: Intermediate for polymers
- Leather Tanning: Tanning agent
- Photography: Used in blueprinting
Industries we supply this to
Why buy this from Sparks
- Enhances flavor and stabilizes food products
- High purity and regulatory compliance
- Versatile acidulant and chelating agent
- Consistent performance due to racemic nature
- Applicable across various industries
Quality assurance
- Batches are checked against the specification values listed above before dispatch.
State what your process, auditor or customs clearance requires when you request a quotation, and it is confirmed with the quote.
Safety, handling & storage
Always consult the full Safety Data Sheet before handling. Personnel must use appropriate PPE and follow local regulations for storage, transport and disposal.
Frequently asked questions
What is the CAS number of DL Tartaric Acid?
The CAS registry number for DL Tartaric Acid is 133-37-9. Its chemical formula is C4H6O6, with a molecular weight of 150.09 g/mol. Quote this number when requesting a quotation or checking documentation, as it identifies the substance unambiguously regardless of the trade name used.
What are the other names for DL Tartaric Acid?
DL Tartaric Acid is also referred to as Tartaric acid and Racemic tartaric acid. These names describe the same substance, so a specification or enquiry written against any of them can be matched to this product.
What grade of DL Tartaric Acid is supplied?
DL Tartaric Acid is supplied as Food grade. State the grade your process requires when requesting a quotation — where an alternative grade can be sourced, it is confirmed at quotation stage rather than assumed.
What is the purity of DL Tartaric Acid?
The purity/assay figure recorded for DL Tartaric Acid is ≥99.5%. Figures are typical values for the grade supplied; the certificate of analysis for your specific batch is the authoritative record and can be provided on request.
What does DL Tartaric Acid look like?
DL Tartaric Acid is described as white crystalline powder or crystals. Appearance is a useful first check on receipt of goods, though it does not replace the certificate of analysis for confirming that the material meets specification.
What is DL Tartaric Acid used for?
Common applications include food & Beverage: Used in jams, soft drinks, wine, pharmaceutical: pH adjustment in formulations, construction: Cement retardation, chemical Synthesis: Intermediate for polymers, leather Tanning: Tanning agent and photography: Used in blueprinting. The suitability of the product for a particular process depends on the grade and specification required, which is worth confirming against your own process conditions.
Which industries use DL Tartaric Acid?
DL Tartaric Acid is supplied to the Food Processing & Beverage, Construction & Admixtures, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare and Textile & Leather Tanning sectors. These are the industries this product is listed against in our catalogue; if your application falls outside them, we can advise on suitability before you order.
What packaging is DL Tartaric Acid available in?
DL Tartaric Acid is supplied in 25KG bags. Where a different pack size or bulk delivery is required, it is confirmed at quotation stage against availability rather than listed here as standard.
What is the HS code for DL Tartaric Acid?
DL Tartaric Acid is recorded against the EC number 205-105-7 and the HS customs code 29181200. Quote this on customs and export paperwork; it is confirmed again on the commercial invoice for your specific consignment.
Related to DL Tartaric Acid
Where this product sits in the catalogue, and the sectors that use it.
References
Technical information on this page was compiled from the following published sources. Safety and handling data always comes from the supplier’s own safety data sheet.
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