Tartaric Acid
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Product Code : SCL-LC-12180
Tartaric Acid (SKU SCL-LC-12180) is a dihydroxy dicarboxylic acid, C4H6O6, supplied as a laboratory chemical for solution preparation, titration practicals and the study of organic acids. It appears as white crystals or crystalline powder and is used in supervised school labs, colleges, universities and analytical laboratories. As a laboratory chemicals supplier in India, Science Lab Supplies dispatches it from Ambala to institutions, tender contractors and distributors.
Specifications
Tartaric acid can be supplied as L-, D-, DL- or meso-tartaric acid, and these stereochemical forms carry different CAS numbers and specifications. The table gives the common values; the label and quotation for your batch confirm the form, grade and pack size before dispatch.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | SCL-LC-12180 |
| Formula | C4H6O6 |
| Molecular weight | Approx. 150.09 g/mol (anhydrous) |
| CAS number | 87-69-4 for L-tartaric acid; other forms differ |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder or crystals |
| Form, grade and pack size | Stated on the label and quotation |
| Supplied by | Science Lab Supplies, Ambala, India |
Applications and Experiments for Tartaric Acid
In teaching labs the acid serves two roles: a weighable solid acid for making standard or practice solutions and titrating them against alkali, and the textbook example of stereoisomerism, because it exists as optically active and meso forms. Research and analytical labs use it where a method specifies it.
- Class 11–12 and B.Sc. titration practicals where the method names tartaric acid as the acid.
- B.Sc. stereochemistry: comparing L-, D- and meso-tartaric acid to explain optical isomerism.
- Organic acid studies and training in weighing, dissolving and labelling solutions.
Standard Scope of Supply
The order arrives as a closed container of tartaric acid labelled with batch, grade and hazard information, sent with the current Safety Data Sheet in tamper-sealed outer packaging. It is a laboratory chemical, so it should not be used as a food or pharmaceutical ingredient unless that grade is specified.
Shelf life depends on the chemical, its grade and storage conditions; ask us for the expiry date of the batch you are quoted.
Packing, MOQ and Lead Time
Whether you need one container for a titration class or several for a college department, the quotation gives the packing, delivery time and price for that amount. Alkali, indicators and other chemistry lab equipment in India from the same range can be quoted in the same document.
Science Lab Supplies is a registered exporter with an Importer-Exporter Code and can ship to buyers in South Africa, Qatar, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Malaysia and Peru. Science Lab Supplies is registered for GST (GSTIN 06ADEPJ0574F2ZU). For a quotation, write in via the contact page, build your list in the enquiry cart, or follow the lab tender page for tendered purchases.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which form of tartaric acid is supplied?
The batch label names it. Tartaric acid exists as L-, D-, DL- and meso forms; L-tartaric acid is CAS 87-69-4. State the form your method requires and the quotation will confirm it.
Is tartaric acid hazardous?
It should be treated as a laboratory chemical. It can irritate the skin and respiratory tract and may damage the eyes, so wear goggles and gloves and avoid breathing dust.
Who supplies the Tartaric Acid?
Science Lab Supplies supplies it from Ambala, India, quoting schools, colleges, distributors and tender contractors directly and including the Safety Data Sheet with the delivery.
Can this acid be used in school chemistry labs?
Yes, in authorised school or college labs under a teacher or trained technician, following the Safety Data Sheet and the institution's chemical-safety procedure.
Related Acids and Titration Reagents
A titration or organic-acids practical needs a second acid for comparison, an alkali and an indicator. The four chemicals below cover those needs from the Lab Chemicals range and can be added to a tartaric acid order on one quotation.
- Oxalic Acid — reagent for titration and solution-preparation work.
- Benzoic Acid — aromatic carboxylic acid for organic acid teaching and recrystallisation.
- Sodium Hydroxide Flakes — strong alkali for neutralisation and titration.
- Phenolphthalein Solution Indicator — indicator for titration endpoint detection.
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Last updated: 25 September 2026
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