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8.18685

(2S,3S)-(-)-Diethyl tartrate

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

(2S,3S)-(-)-Diethyl tartrate, L-(+)-Tartaric acid diethyl ester, DET, (-)-Diethyl-D-tartrate

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
C2H5OOC(CHOH)2COOC2H5
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
206.19
UNSPSC Code:
12352108
EC Index Number:
237-458-8
NACRES:
NA.22
MDL number:
Assay:
≥99.0% (GC)
Form:
liquid
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Quality Level

assay

≥99.0% (GC)

form

liquid

bp

162 °C/25 hPa

mp

17 °C

transition temp

flash point 93 °C

density

1.20 g/cm3 at 20 °C

storage temp.

2-30°C

SMILES string

O[C@@H]([C@H](O)C(=O)OCC)C(=O)OCC

InChI

1S/C8H14O6/c1-3-13-7(11)5(9)6(10)8(12)14-4-2/h5-6,9-10H,3-4H2,1-2H3/t5-,6-/m0/s1

InChI key

YSAVZVORKRDODB-WDSKDSINSA-N

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 99.0 % (a/a)
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 1.203 - 1.205
Spec. rotation [α²0/D (c=1 in water): -27.0 - -24.0 °
Identity (IR): passes test
Due to its specific melting range the product may be solid, liquid, a solidified melt or a supercooled melt.


Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

200.1 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

93.4 °C - closed cup



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