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(-)-Diethyl D-tartrate, 99%
Description
Diethyl D(-)-tartrate is mainly used in chiral pharmaceuticals, chiral intermediates and chiral catalysts. It can be used with titanium in enolic asymmetric epoxidization. The compound d-alpha-tocopherol is the principal compound present in natural vitamin E sources. At present, d-alpha-tocopherol and other tocopherol derivatives are used in pharmaceuticals, foods and animal feeds. It is used as a food additive.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Diethyl D(-)-tartrate is mainly used in chiral pharmaceuticals, chiral intermediates and chiral catalysts. It can be used with titanium in enolic asymmetric epoxidization. The compound d-alpha-tocopherol is the principal compound present in natural vitamin E sources. At present, d-alpha-tocopherol and other tocopherol derivatives are used in pharmaceuticals, foods and animal feeds. It is used as a food additive.
Solubility
Insoluble in water.
Notes
Air & Moisture Sensitive. Store away from oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 17°C |
| Density | 1.205 |
| Boiling Point | 280°C |
| Flash Point | 93°C (199°F) |
| Refractive Index | 1.446 |
| Quantity | 100 g |
| Beilstein | 1727143 |
| Solubility Information | Insoluble in water. |
| Optical Rotation | −26.5° (c=1 in Water) |
| Formula Weight | 206.19 |
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Safety and Handling
| Hazard Category | H227 |
| Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H227 Combustible liquid. |
| Precautionary Statement | P210-P280-P370+P378q-P501c |
| EINECSNumber | 237-458-8 |
| TSCA | No |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
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