DL-TARTARIC ACID
Prepared at the 53rd JECFA (1999) and published in FNP 52 Add 7 (1999), superseding specifications prepared at the 21st JECFA (1977),
published in NMRS 57 (1977) and in FNP 52 (1992). No ADI was allocated at the 27th JECFA (1983)
SYNONYMS dl-Tartaric acid
DEFINITION
Chemical names DL-Tartaric acid, 2,3-dihydroxybutanedioic acid; 2,3-dihydroxysuccinic acid
C.A.S. number 133-37-9
Chemical formula C4H6O6
Formula weight 150.09
Assay Not less than 99.5% on the dried basis
DESCRIPTION Colourless or translucent crystals, or a white crystalline powder; odourless
FUNCTIONAL USES Synergist for antioxidants, acid, emulsifier, sequestrant, flavouring agent
