Basic information
- CAS
14475-11-7- Standard SMILES
O=C([O-])[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)C(=O)[O-].[Na+].[Na+]- InChIKey
HELHAJAZNSDZJO-OLXYHTOASA-L- Molecular formula
- C4H4Na2O6
- Average molar mass
- 194.05 g/mol
Overview
Sodium L-tartrate is the organic sodium salt that is the disodium salt of L-tartaric acid. It has a role as a food emulsifier. It contains a L-tartrate(2-).
Names & identifiers
- Preferred name
- Sodium Tartrate
- IUPAC
- disodium;(2R,3R)-2,3-dihydroxybutanedioate
Names & synonyms
Sodium tartrateSodium L-tartrateDisodium tartrate868-18-8Bisodium tartrateDisodium L-(+)-tartrateSal tartarTARTARIC ACID, DISODIUM SALTSodium L-(+)-tartrateQTO9JB4MDDINS NO.335(II)INS-335(II)
Show more names
E-335(II)DTXSID2057861CHEBI:63017RefChem:887917DTXCID808021DTXSID001019200BUTANEDIOIC ACID, 2,3-DIHYDROXY-(2R,3R)-, DISODIUM SALTButanedioic acid, 2,3-dihydroxy-(2R,3R)-, sodium salt (1:2)
Database identifiers
- CAS
14475-11-7、51307-92-7、868-18-8- PubChem CID
- 162637
- DTXSID
DTXSID1028021- ChEMBL
CHEMBL2107781- ChEBI
CHEBI:63017- UNII
- QTO9JB4MDD、WDT27AD907
- EC Number
- 212-773-3、238-470-6
- Nikkaji
- J9.249E
Properties
Computed structural properties
- Topological polar surface area
- 121 Ų
- Hydrogen bond donors
- 2
- Hydrogen bond acceptors
- 6
- Rotatable bonds
- 1
- Heavy atoms
- 12
- Formal charge
- 0
- Complexity
- 123
Experimental & physicochemical properties
Chemical ClassesMetals -> Organic Acids, Metal Salts
pHBetween 7,0 and 7,5 (1 % aqueous solution)
Food AdditivesEMULSIFIER OR EMULSIFIER SALT, PH CONTROL AGENT, SEQUESTRANT -> FDA Substance added to food
Solubility
Soluble in cold water
1 gram is insoluble in 3 ml of water. Insoluble in ethanol
Physical Description
Transparent, colourless crystals
Dihydrate: White solid; [Merck Index] Colorless odorless solid; [JECFA] White crystals with no odor to a slight tartaric odor; [Mallinckrodt Baker MSDS]
Safety & regulation
GHS classification
GHS Classification
This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 77.4% (161 of 208) of all reports.
Warning
H302 (22.6%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
P264, P270, P301+P317, P330, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)
Aggregated GHS information provided per 208 reports by companies from 3 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory.
Hazard information
Regulatory Information
Chemical: Butanedioic acid, 2,3-dihydroxy- [R-(R*,R*)]-, disodium salt
Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (amended)
PMN - indicates a commenced PMN (Pre-Manufacture Notices) substance.
Status: Active Update: 30-05-2018 https://echa.europa.eu/registration-dossier/-/registered-dossier/22783
Butanedioic acid, 2,3-dihydroxy- (2R,3R)-, disodium salt: Does not have an individual approval but may be used under an appropriate group standard
Other Safety InformationEvaluation - Chemicals that are unlikely to require further regulation to manage risks to environment
Hazards SummaryMay cause mild irritation; [Mallinckrodt Baker MSDS] See L-Tartaric acid.
Hazard Classes and CategoriesAcute Tox. 4 (22.6%)
Chemistry & industry
Pharmacology
ATC Code
A - Alimentary tract and metabolism
QA - Alimentary tract and metabolism
Mechanism of ActionSodium tartrate is a white, crystalline powder, used as an emulsifier and a binding agent. It can be used in jellies, cheeses, sausage casings and any foods which contain fats or oils.
Uses & manufacturing
Uses
Used for standardizing Karl Fischer reagent, as a pharmaceutic aid (sequestering agent), and cathartic; [Merck Index] Used as an emulsifier, pH control agent, and sequestrant for foods; [FDA] Permitted for use as an inert ingredient in non-food pesticide products; [EPA]
Use Classification
Food additives
Food Additives -> SEQUESTRANT; STABILIZER -> JECFA Functional Classes
General Manufacturing Information
Butanedioic acid, 2,3-dihydroxy- (2R,3R)-, sodium salt (1:2): ACTIVE
Butanedioic acid, 2,3-dihydroxy-, sodium salt (1:2), (2R,3R)-rel-: INACTIVE
Related reactions
7 records
Compound notes
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