CAS No. 87-69-4
Batch:
Purity:98.05
Chemical Structure
Check the
L-Tartaric acid
product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.
| CAS Number | 87-69-4 | |
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| Molecular Formula |
C4H6O6 |
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| Molecular Weight (MW) | 150.09 | |
| SMILES | C(C(C(=O)O)O)(C(=O)O)O |
L-Tartaric acid is a naturally occurring dicarboxylic organic acid that acts as an antioxidant and dietary metabolite. As an organic acid found abundantly in grapes and fruits, it participates in metabolic pathways and modulates cellular redox balance by scavenging reactive oxygen species. Downstream, L-Tartaric acid helps alleviate oxidative stress and maintain intracellular physiological homeostasis across various biological models. [1]
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Concentration
Volume
Mass
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1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg |
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Batch:
All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
| Solvent | Solubility & Note |
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| DMSO |
30 mg/mL
(199.88 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.) |
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
- Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
- Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
- For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
- Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).
Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.