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Tartronic acid

≥97.0%

Synonym(s):

Hydroxymalonic acid, Hydroxypropanedioic acid

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Linear Formula:
HOCH(COOH)2
CAS Number:
80-69-3
Molecular Weight:
120.06
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
NACRES:
NA.22
PubChem Substance ID:
329769456
EC Number:
201-301-1
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1209791
MDL number:
MFCD00004237
Assay:
≥97.0%
Form:
powder
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assay

≥97.0%

form

powder

mp

158-160 °C (dec.) (lit.)

functional group

carboxylic acid, hydroxyl

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

OC(C(O)=O)C(O)=O

InChI

1S/C3H4O5/c4-1(2(5)6)3(7)8/h1,4H,(H,5,6)(H,7,8)

InChI key

ROBFUDYVXSDBQM-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application


  • Polymer synthesis for enhanced thermal conductivity: Tartronic acid is used to exploit enzyme reactions in polymer synthesis, significantly increasing the thermal conductivity of materials, which is pivotal in manufacturing and material science applications (Nan et al., 2023).

  • Advances in green chemical treatments: This acid plays a role in the electro-oxidation pathways for treating glycerol waste, contributing to sustainable chemical processes and green chemistry applications, which are essential for reducing environmental impact (Cheng et al., 2021).

  • Development in biodiesel by-products treatment: Tartronic acid is also involved in kinetic studies for the electrochemical conversion of glycerol, a by-product of biodiesel production, highlighting its role in renewable energy and waste valorization (Pérès et al., 2020).

  • Base-free oxidation reactions: It aids in the development of base-free conditions for glycerol to glyceraldehyde oxidation reactions over platinum-based catalysts, offering advancements in catalysis and organic synthesis processes (Capron et al., 2019).

Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Codes

H315,H319,H335

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point (°F)

Not applicable

Flash Point (°C)

Not applicable

PPE (personal protective equipment)

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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