DIETHYL TARTRATE
Prepared at the 29th JECFA (1985), published in FNP 34 (1986) and in FNP 52 (1992). Metals and arsenic specifications revised at the 63rd
JECFA (2004). No ADI was allocated at the 25th JECFA (1981)
SYNONYMS Ethyl tartrate, Diethyl L(+)-tartrate
DEFINITION
Chemical names Diethyl L(+)-tartrate, 2,3-dihydroxy-[R-(R*,R*)]-butanedioic acid diethyl ester
C.A.S. number 87-91-2
Chemical formula C8H14O6
Formula weight 206.18
Assay Not less than 99.0%
DESCRIPTION Colourless, thick, oily liquid, with a faint, wine-like odour
FUNCTIONAL USES Carrier solvent, flavouring agent (see "Flavouring agents" monograph, JECFA No. 622)
