DL-Tartaric acid - AR , CAS No.133-37-9

CAS: 133-37-9 Cat. No.: T104048 Molecular Weight: 150.09 Beilstein Registry Number: 1725148 EC Number: 205-105-7
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GRADE & PURITY AR ? Analytical Reagent grade — high-purity chemicals meeting strict assay limits for lab analysis. Use when accuracy matters and trace impurities could skew results.
Synonyms
dl-2,3-dihydroxybutanedioic acid | DTXCID3026986 | FT-0624346 | bmse000167 | DTXSID501031477 | HMS3370M15 | 1007601-97-9 | 2,3-Dihydroxybutanedioic acid | DTXSID5046986 | AKOS016844048 | CAS-133-37-9 | BUTANEDIOIC ACID, 2,3-DIHYDROXY- | Dihydroxysuccinic
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AR AR for sensitive chromatographic and analytical workflows requiring minimal baseline interference.

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Literature proof

Cited in 27 peer-reviewed publications across chromatography, organic synthesis, and cross-coupling reactions.

Specifications

Synonyms
dl-2, 3-dihydroxybutanedioic acid | DTXCID3026986 | FT-0624346 | bmse000167 | DTXSID501031477 | HMS3370M15 | 1007601-97-9 | 2, 3-Dihydroxybutanedioic acid | DTXSID5046986 | AKOS016844048 | CAS-133-37-9 | BUTANEDIOIC ACID, 2, 3-DIHYDROXY- | Dihydroxysuccinic
Specifications & Purity
AR
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Names and Identifiers
Pubchem Sid488179566
Pubchem Sid Urlhttps://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/substance/488179566
Canonical SmilesO[C@@H]([C@H](O)C(O)=O)C(O)=O
IUPAC Name2,3-dihydroxybutanedioic acid
InChIKeyFEWJPZIEWOKRBE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
INCHI1S/C4H6O6/c5-1(3(7)8)2(6)4(9)10/h1-2,5-6H,(H,7,8)(H,9,10)
Isomeric SMILES C(C(C(=O)O)O)(C(=O)O)O
WGK Germany 3
Alternate CAS 526-83-0
Molecular Weight 150.09
Beilstein 1725148
Reaxy-Rn 1725145
Reaxys-RN_link_address https://www.reaxys.com/reaxys/secured/hopinto.do?context=S&query=IDE.XRN=1725145&ln=

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Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomy Tree

KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassOrganic oxygen compounds
ClassOrganooxygen compounds
SubclassCarbohydrates and carbohydrate conjugates
Intermediate Tree Nodes Not available
Direct ParentSugar acids and derivatives
Alternative Parents Short-chain hydroxy acids and derivatives  Beta hydroxy acids and derivatives  Monosaccharides  Fatty acids and conjugates  Dicarboxylic acids and derivatives  Alpha hydroxy acids and derivatives  Secondary alcohols  1,2-diols  Carboxylic acids  Organic oxides  Hydrocarbon derivatives  Carbonyl compounds  
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic acyclic compounds
Substituents Sugar acid - Short-chain hydroxy acid - Beta-hydroxy acid - Fatty acid - Monosaccharide - Hydroxy acid - Dicarboxylic acid or derivatives - Alpha-hydroxy acid - Secondary alcohol - 1,2-diol - Carboxylic acid - Carboxylic acid derivative - Organic oxide - Hydrocarbon derivative - Carbonyl group - Alcohol - Aliphatic acyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as sugar acids and derivatives. These are compounds containing a saccharide unit which bears a carboxylic acid group.
External Descriptors tetraric acid
3D Structure
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28 results found

Lot NumberCertificate TypeDateItem
C2429033Certificate of AnalysisJan 19, 2026 T104048
L2512579Certificate of AnalysisNov 28, 2025 T104048
L2512574Certificate of AnalysisNov 28, 2025 T104048
L2512562Certificate of AnalysisNov 28, 2025 T104048
I2511616Certificate of AnalysisAug 29, 2025 T104048
I2511615Certificate of AnalysisAug 29, 2025 T104048
I2511449Certificate of AnalysisAug 29, 2025 T104048
F2511385Certificate of AnalysisApr 21, 2025 T104048
F2511429Certificate of AnalysisApr 21, 2025 T104048
F2511480Certificate of AnalysisApr 21, 2025 T104048
B2302410Certificate of AnalysisNov 11, 2024 T104048
B2302409Certificate of AnalysisNov 11, 2024 T104048
L2409635Certificate of AnalysisNov 04, 2024 T104048
L2409634Certificate of AnalysisNov 04, 2024 T104048
L2409633Certificate of AnalysisNov 04, 2024 T104048
H2427444Certificate of AnalysisAug 16, 2024 T104048
H2427445Certificate of AnalysisAug 16, 2024 T104048
H2427446Certificate of AnalysisAug 16, 2024 T104048
H2427457Certificate of AnalysisAug 16, 2024 T104048
G2201587Certificate of AnalysisApr 07, 2024 T104048
G2201588Certificate of AnalysisApr 07, 2024 T104048
G2201586Certificate of AnalysisApr 07, 2024 T104048
F2206397Certificate of AnalysisMar 21, 2024 T104048
F2206478Certificate of AnalysisMar 21, 2024 T104048
L2115350Certificate of AnalysisSep 22, 2023 T104048
F2115203Certificate of AnalysisMar 16, 2023 T104048
F2325044Certificate of AnalysisJun 07, 2022 T104048
C2429034Certificate of AnalysisJun 07, 2022 T104048

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Chemical and Physical Properties
SolubilitySoluble in water, alcohol, mineral acids and alkalies.
SensitivityMoisture sensitive.
Flash Point(°F)410 °F
Flash Point(°C)210℃
Melt Point(°C)200-206°C
Molecular Weight150.090 g/mol
XLogP3-1.900
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count4
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count6
Rotatable Bond Count3
Exact Mass150.016 Da
Monoisotopic Mass150.016 Da
Topological Polar Surface Area115.000 Ų
Heavy Atom Count10
Formal Charge0
Complexity134.000
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count2
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
The total count of all stereochemical bonds0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1
Citations of This Product
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