D-(-)-Tartaric acid

D-(-)-Tartaric acid

• SMILES: O[C@@H]([C@H](O)C(O)=O)C(O)=O
• Formula: C4H6O6

• Purity: 0.9981
• CAS#: 147-71-7
• Molecular Weight: 150.086
• Bioactivity: D-Tartaric acid, also known as (S,S)-tartarate or D-threaric acid, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as sugar acids and derivatives. Within the cell, D-tartaric acid is primarily located in the cytoplasm. D-Tartaric acid can be converted into (2S,3S)-cis-fertaric acid and (2S,3S)-trans-fertaric acid. Outside of the human body, D-tartaric acid can be found in vinegar. This makes D-tartaric acid a potential biomarker for the consumption of this food product.

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