Description

Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)Ammonium Hydrogen Tartrate is an organic salt derived from tartaric acid and diethanolamine, offering unique buffering and chelating properties. This compound is valued for its ability to act as a mild acidulant and stabilizer in various formulations, ensuring consistent performance and product integrity. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the personal care, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable, high-purity intermediates.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Used as a pH adjuster and buffering agent in creams, lotions, and hair care products.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a key building block or salt form in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Industrial Catalysts & Additives: Functions as a component in catalyst systems or as a mild acid catalyst in organic synthesis.
• Food Additive Processing: Employed as an acidity regulator or emulsifying salt in certain food-grade applications (subject to compliance).
• Laboratory Reagents: Used as a standard or reagent in analytical chemistry and biochemical research.
• Metal Surface Treatment: Acts as a mild chelating agent in cleaning or pretreatment formulations for metals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)Ammonium Hydrogen Tartrate
CAS No.	29870-20-0
Molecular Formula	C8H17NO8
Molecular Weight	255.22 g/mol
Synonyms	Diethanolammonium Hydrogen Tartrate; DEA Hydrogen Tartrate; 2,2'-Iminodiethanol Hydrogen Tartrate; Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amine Hydrogen Tartrate; Tartaric Acid Diethanolamine Salt; Ammonium, bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-, hydrogen tartrate; DEAHT
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Quality Control

Our Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)Ammonium Hydrogen Tartrate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and composition. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

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

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