Potassium hydrogen tartrate can be used as analytical reagent, developer, reducing agent and bacterial inhibitor to make baking powder, diuretic and defecatory drugs, and to make tartrate. Potassium hydrogen tartrate is used to make baking powder, diuretic and defecatory drugs, and to make tartrate.
CAS No.
868-14-4
Formula
C4H5KO6
Molecular Mass
188.17700
Exact Mass
187.97200
PSA
117.89000
Logp
-3.45730
IUPAC
potassium;2,3,4-trihydroxy-4-oxobutanoate
Attribute classification
Matter Classification
organic
Category
Chemical and Physical Properties
Melting Point
267°C
Density
1.954 g/mL
Flash Point
210℃
Appearance
White crystalline powder or yellowish crystalline powder.