BIOCHEMISTRY ORGANIC CHEMISTRY A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site tartaric acid Tartaric acid. Picture source: Wikipedia Carbon = black, oxygen = red, hydrogen = white A white, crystalline, optically active carboxylic acid, also known by the systematic name 2,3-dihydroxybutanedioic acid, which occurs in fruits. It has the chemical formula (CHOH)2(COOH)2. Tartaric acid can be made from maleic anhydride and hydrogen peroxide or by enzyme action on succinic acid. Tartaric acid is widely used in baking powder, cream of tartar, soft drinks, and in the textile industry. It has a relative density of 1.76 and a melting point of 171°C (340°F). Related categories    • BIOCHEMISTRY    • ORGANIC CHEMISTRY Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP