Tartaric acid
Chemical compound
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Tartaric acid is a white, crystalline organic acid that occurs naturally in many fruits, most notably in grapes but also in tamarinds, bananas, avocados, and citrus. Its salt, potassium bitartrate, commonly known as cream of tartar, develops... Wikipedia
Formula: C4H6O6
Molar mass: 150.087 g/mol
Colors: white
3D model (JSmol): Interactive image
Acidity (pKa): L(+) 25 °C: pKa1= 2.89, pKa2= 4.40; meso 25 °C: pKa1= 3.22, pKa2= 4.85
ChemSpider: 852
Conjugate base: Bitartrate