Compound Q&A
What is (2R,3R)-2,3-Dihydroxysuccinic acid (CAS: 87-69-4)?
Answer
(2R,3R)-2,3-Dihydroxysuccinic acid, also known as L-tartaric acid, is a naturally occurring organic compound with the chemical formula C4H6O6. It is a white crystalline solid with a sour taste and high water solubility. This compound is chiral, with both stereocenters in the R configuration. L-tartaric acid is widely used in various industries due to its unique chemical properties and ability to form stable complexes with metal ions.
About
CAS No
87-69-4
English Name
(2R,3R)-2,3-Dihydroxysuccinic acid
Molecular Formula
C4H6O6
Molecular Weight
150.08599999999998 g/mol
SMILES
O[C@H]([C@@H](O)C(=O)O)C(=O)O
InChIKey
FEWJPZIEWOKRBE-JCYAYHJZSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:07
