Sodium tartrate dihydrate

Agent Name
Sodium tartrate dihydrate
CAS Number
6106-24-7
Formula
C4-H4-O6.2Na.2H2-O
Major Category
Metals
Sodium tartrate dihydrate formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Butanedioic acid, 2,3-dihydroxy- (2R,3R)-, sodium salt, hydrate (1:2:2); Butanedioic acid, 2,3-dihydroxy- (R-(R*,R*))-, disodium salt, dihydrate; Disodium tartrate dihydrate; Tartaric acid, disodium salt, dihydrate; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Organic Acids, Metal Salts
Description
White solid; [Merck Index]
Sources/Uses
Used for standardizing Karl Fischer reagent, as a pharmaceutic aid (sequestering agent), and cathartic; [Merck Index]
Comments
Not considered hazardous by GHS classification; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Sodium tartrate."
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