Introduction to DL-Tartaric Acid
DL-Tartaric Acid ,also called racemic tartaric acid, is the compound of equivalent D-tartaric acid and L+tartaric acid, usually containing one or two crystalline water and losing it when heated to 100°C. DL-Tartaric Acid is colorless crystals or white power, with sour taste. It is odorless and stable in air. DL-Tartaric Acid can be easily soluble in water, ethanol and diethyl ether.
DL-Tartaric Acid is widely used in food, medical, chemical and light industry such as being used as beer foaming agent, food acidulant and corrigent. As food add antioxidant, DL-Tartaric Acid can make the food have a sour taste. for raw In the mirrors industry, DL-Tartaric Acid is an important auxiliary agent and reducing agent. It can control the formation of silver mirror speed and get very uniform coating.In addition, DL-tartaric acid also plays a very important role in tanning, glass, enamel and other relevant industries.