potassium bitartrate
butanedioic acid, 2,3-dihydroxy-, (R-(R*,R*))-, monopotassium salt (9CI)
Identification
| Name | potassium bitartrate |
| CAS Number | 868-14-4 |
| EINECS | 212-769-1 |
| FDA UNII | NPT6P8P3UU |
| Molecular Formula | C4 H5 K O6 |
| Molecular Weight | 188.17735000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00065392 |
| Nikkaji Number | J9.201K |
Regulatory
| FDA/DG SANTE Petitions, Reviews, Notices | 184.1077 |
| GSFA Codex | Monopotassium tartrate (336(i)) |
| DG SANTE Food Additives | potassium tartrate |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 868-14-4 ; POTASSIUM ACID TARTRATE |
| FDA Regulation | FDA PART 150 -- FRUIT BUTTERS, JELLIES, PRESERVES, AND RELATED PRODUCTS |
Physical Properties
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 1.95400 @ 25.00 °C. |
| logP (o/w) | -5.140 (est) |
| Soluble in | water, 6170 mg/L @ 25 °C (exp) |
Cosmetic Information
| CosIng | cosmetic data |
| Cosmetic Uses | buffering agents |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | oral-rat LDLo 22000 mg/kg |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | anticaking agents |
| Recommendation for potassium bitartrate usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for potassium bitartrate flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
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