Tartaric Acid
Pharmaceuticals
Tartaric Acid is a naturally occurring organic acid that appears as a white, crystalline powder. In the pharmaceutical industry, it is used as an excipient to adjust pH, as a stabilizing agent in drug formulations, and as an effervescent component in tablets and powders. It is also employed to enhance the solubility of certain active pharmaceutical ingredients and to improve the taste of oral medications.
Food
L-Tartaric Acid is a naturally occurring organic acid commonly found in many plants, particularly grapes. L-Tartaric Acid is widely used as a functional ingredient for its acidity, buffering capacity, and stabilizing effects. L-Tartaric Acid adds a sour taste to food and beverages, enhancing flavor. L-Tartaric Acid is a chelating agent that helps prevent the degradation of food.
Grade
- DMF
- Industrial
Other Names
- Dihydroxybutanedioic Acid
- 2,3-Dihydroxy-succinic Acid
- (2S,3S)-2,3-Dihydroxybutanedioic Acid
- D(-)-Tartaric Acid
- Levotartaric Acid
- L-Tartaric Acid
Abbreviations
- TA
- L-TA
Form
- Solid