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Potassium bitartrate
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Potassium bitartrate |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | Potassium bitartrate;Cream of tartar;Potassium hydrogen tartrate |
| Chinese name | 酒石酸氢钾 |
| Chinese synonyms | 塔塔粉;酒石酸氢钾;重酒石酸钾 |
| Chemical category | Food Acids & Regulators |
| CAS No. | 868-14-4 |
| EINECS No. | 212-769-1 |
| Molecular formula | C4H5KO6 |
| Molecular weight | 188.18 |
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Technical indicators
Assay ≥99.0%; water ≤0.5%; heavy metals (as Pb) ≤10 ppm; chloride ≤0.01%
Performance characteristics
White crystalline powder, slightly soluble in water, acidic pH
Application scenarios
Food leavening acid (baking powder), wine stabilization, pharmaceutical excipient