SPECIFICATIONS

L (+) – TARTARIC ACID ACS

Synonyms:					2,3-Dihydroxybutanedioic Acid
CAS No:					87-69-4
Chemical Formula:				COOC (CHOH)2COOH
Formula Weight:				150.09

Appearance:					Colorless to White Powder.

Assay:						>99.0% C4H6O6 
(By Acid-Base Titrimetry)

Identification (IR):				Conforms to structure

Insoluble Matter:				0.005%

Residue after ignition:			0.02% maximum

Chloride (C2O4):				0.001%

Oxalate (C2O4):				To pass test

Phosphate (PO4):				0.001%

Sulfur Compounds (as SO4):		0.002% maximum

Heavy Metals (as Pb):			5 ppm maximum

Iron (Fe):					5 ppm maximum

Effective: 11/01/17