Description

L-Antimony Potassium Tartrate is a specific enantiomeric form of antimony potassium tartrate, a coordination compound of significant industrial and analytical importance. This high-purity grade is essential for applications requiring precise chemical behavior and consistent performance. It serves as a critical reagent and processing agent for manufacturers and laboratories in the pharmaceutical, textile, and specialty chemical sectors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of specific antiparasitic agents and other active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Textile Mordant: Acts as a fixing agent for dyes on natural fibers like cotton and wool, enhancing color fastness.
• Analytical Reagent: Serves as a key component in analytical chemistry for titrations and as a standard in certain quantitative analyses.
• Catalyst Precursor: Employed in organic synthesis and industrial processes where its antimony content is utilized catalytically.
• Electroplating Additive: Used in specialized electroplating baths to improve the quality and properties of metal deposits.
• Fire Retardant Synergist: Can be used in combination with other compounds to enhance flame-retardant properties in certain materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	L-Antimony Potassium Tartrate
CAS No.	11071-15-1
Molecular Formula	C8H4K2O12Sb2 · 3H2O
Molecular Weight	667.85 g/mol (trihydrate)
Synonyms	Antimony Potassium Tartrate L-Form; L-Antimonyl Potassium Tartrate; Tartar Emetic L-Isomer; Potassium Antimonyl Tartrate (L-); L-Potassium Antimony Tartrate; L-APT; (2R,3R)-2,3-Dihydroxybutanedioate Antimony Potassium Salt
EINECS	234-293-3

Quality Control

Our L-Antimony Potassium Tartrate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive testing for identity, purity, and specific impurities to ensure it meets exacting standards for industrial and laboratory use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in its original packaging or a suitable moisture-proof container to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Titration)	≥ 99.0%
Optical Rotation [α]20/D	Specific range provided on COA
Loss on Drying	≤ 8.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Arsenic (As)	≤ 5 ppm
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 100 ppm
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 200 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.