Name | disodium tetrahydroxysuccinate |
Synonyms | sodium dihydroxytartrate SODIUM DIHYDROXYTARTRATE disodiumtetrahydroxysuccinate disodium tetrahydroxysuccinate disodium tetrahydroxybutanedioate disodium 2,2,3,3-tetrahydroxysuccinate TETRAHYDROXYSUCCINIC ACID DISODIUM SALT tetrahydroxy-butanedioicacidisodiumsalt Dihydroxytartaricaciddisodiumsalthydrate disodium 2,2,3,3-tetrahydroxybutanedioate Dihydroxytartaric Acid Disodium Salt Dihydrate |
CAS | 866-17-1 |
EINECS | 212-749-2 |
InChI | InChI=1/C4H6O8.2Na/c5-1(6)3(9,10)4(11,12)2(7)8;;/h9-12H,(H,5,6)(H,7,8);;/q;2*+1/p-2 |
Molecular Formula | C4H4Na2O8 |
Molar Mass | 226.05 |
Boling Point | 514.2°C at 760 mmHg |
Flash Point | 278.9°C |
Vapor Presure | 1.01E-12mmHg at 25°C |
Physical and Chemical Properties | White crystals. Melting point 285-288 °c (decomposition). |
EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
purpose | This product is an intermediate for organic synthesis, which is used for the synthesis of Tartrazine ([1934-21-0]). Tartaric acid, also known as lemon yellow, is a highly safe food synthetic pigment. |
production method | tartaric acid is obtained by esterification, hydrolysis and neutralization. |