Description

(2-Hydroxyethyl)Ammonium Hydrogen Tartrate is an organic salt derived from tartaric acid and ethanolamine, offering unique buffering and chelating properties. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile intermediate and additive in specialized chemical synthesis and formulation. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, personal care, and specialty chemical industries seeking precise pH control or complexing agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a key building block or buffering agent in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Personal Care Formulations: Used as a pH adjuster and stabilizer in creams, lotions, and other cosmetic products.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a chiral auxiliary or catalyst in asymmetric organic synthesis due to its tartrate moiety.
• Laboratory Reagent: Employed as a standard or buffer component in analytical chemistry and biochemical research.
• Food Additive Processing: Can be utilized in the production of certain food-grade emulsifiers or acidity regulators.
• Metal Chelation: Functions as a mild chelating agent in solutions to control metal ion activity.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2-Hydroxyethyl)Ammonium Hydrogen Tartrate
CAS No.	17598-15-1
Molecular Formula	C6H13NO6
Molecular Weight	195.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethanolammonium hydrogen tartrate; Monoethanolammonium bitartrate; 2-Hydroxyethylammonium hydrogen tartrate; Ammonium, (2-hydroxyethyl)-, hydrogen tartrate (1:1); Tartaric acid, mono(2-hydroxyethyl)ammonium salt; Ethanolamine hydrogen tartrate; 2-Aminoethanol hydrogen tartrate salt
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Quality Control

Our (2-Hydroxyethyl)Ammonium Hydrogen Tartrate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters are available for every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
pH (5% solution)	3.0 - 4.5

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