| Identification | More | [Name]
TARTRONIC ACID | [CAS]
80-69-3 | [Synonyms]
HYDROXYMALONIC ACID
TARTRONIC ACID
2-Hydroxypropanedioic acid
Malonic acid, hydroxy-
Propanedioic acid, hydroxy-
Tartronicacid,98%
C02287
Hydroxypropanedioic acid
Hydroxymalonic acid, Hydroxypropanedioic acid
HO2CCH(OH)CO2H | [EINECS(EC#)]
201-301-1 | [Molecular Formula]
C3H4O5 | [MDL Number]
MFCD00004237 | [Molecular Weight]
120.06 | [MOL File]
80-69-3.mol |
| Chemical Properties | Back Directory | [Melting point ]
158-160 °C (dec.) (lit.) | [Boiling point ]
471.4±30.0 °C(Predicted) | [density ]
1.2663 (rough estimate) | [refractive index ]
1.4000 (estimate) | [storage temp. ]
2-8°C | [solubility ]
DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly), Water (Slightly) | [form ]
Solid | [pka]
2.42, 4.54(at 25℃) | [color ]
White to Off-White | [Water Solubility ]
Soluble in water and alcohol. | [Merck ]
14,9073 | [BRN ]
1209791 | [InChIKey]
ROBFUDYVXSDBQM-UHFFFAOYSA-N | [CAS DataBase Reference]
80-69-3(CAS DataBase Reference) | [EPA Substance Registry System]
Propanedioic acid, hydroxy- (80-69-3) |
| Safety Data | Back Directory | [Hazard Codes ]
Xi | [Risk Statements ]
R20/21/22:Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed .
R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin . | [Safety Statements ]
S22:Do not breathe dust .
S26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice .
S36/37/39:Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection .
S36:Wear suitable protective clothing . | [WGK Germany ]
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| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Uses]
Tartronic acid is used as a reactant in the catalytic oxidation with air to form mesoxalic acid. | [Definition]
ChEBI: A dicarboxylic acid that is malonic acid substituted by a hydroxy group at position 2. |
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