Di Benzoyl D Tartaric Acid, Anhydrous

Chemical name

Di Benzoyl D Tartaric Acid, Anhydrous

Synonym

(+)-Di Benzoyl-(D)-Tartaric Acid, Anhydrous

Empirical formula

C₁₈ H₁₄ O₈     

Molecular weight

358.33

CAS Registration

[17026-42-5]

EINECS Registration

Appearance

A white to off white powder

Melting range

151-154^oC

Moisture content (by KF)

NMT 1.0% (w/w)

Assay (by HPLC)

NLT 99.0%

Specific Optical rotation

NLT (+)114 ⁰   (C=1, MeOH)     

Packing details

25 kg. net HDPE drums

Key end application

An effective reagent for kinetic resolution of