Description:
Tartaric Acid is a white crystalline dicarboxylic acid found in many plants, particularly tamarinds and grapes.Tartaric acid is used to generate carbon dioxide through interaction with sodium bicarbonate following oral administration.
Tartaric acid, HOOC(CHOH)2COOH, is a water- and alcohol-soluble colorless crystalline solid with an acid taste and a melting temperature of 170°C (338 OF). It is also known as dihydroxy succinic acid.
Key uses
- Tablets and capsules: Its primary use is to ensure that oral solid dosage forms disintegrate effectively for optimal drug absorption.
- Suspending and gelling agent: It can also be used to suspend particles in a liquid formulation or to create a gel-like consistency.
- Dietary supplements: It is used in a variety of dietary supplements as a disintegrant.
