Title: Sodium Tartrate
CAS Registry Number: 868-18-8
Molecular Formula: C4H4Na2O6
Molecular Weight: 194.05
Percent Composition: C 24.76%, H 2.08%, Na 23.69%, O 49.47%
Line Formula: Na2C4H4O6
Derivative Type: Dihydrate
Properties: White crystals or granules. Loses its water at about 120°. d 1.82. Sol in about 3 parts cold water, 1.5 parts boiling water; insol in alcohol. The aq soln is slightly alkaline to litmus, pH 7 to 9.
Density: d 1.82
Use: Dihydrate as standard for standardizing Karl Fischer reagent (determination of water).
Therap-Cat: Cathartic.
Keywords: Laxative/Cathartic. |