Chemical Name :2S,3S-Dihydroxy Succinic acid Molecular Formula :C4H6O6 Molecular Weight : 150.09 Melting Point :171 deg C- 174 deg C STORAGE : Kept in a light-proof, well-closed, dry and cool place. structure : yet to be uploaded from [1]
D-tartartic acid exists as a white cystalised powder under standard contitions. An impotant property is that all of its carbon atoms are chiral carbons. This means it is widely used in pharmaceuticals where specific optical isomers are required. It can be used to resolve amino acids quickly and easily.