Description

Potassium Antimony Tartrate Hydrate is a crystalline inorganic salt, also known as tartar emetic, with the CAS number 331753-56-1. This compound serves as a critical reagent and precursor in various specialized chemical syntheses and industrial processes. It is primarily sought by manufacturers and research laboratories in the pharmaceutical, textile, and fine chemical sectors for its unique antimony content and tartrate ligand properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of specific antiparasitic and chemotherapeutic agents.
• Textile Industry: Acts as a mordant in the dyeing process for fabrics like silk and wool to improve color fastness.
• Analytical Chemistry: Serves as a reagent in certain titrimetric analyses and as a source of antimony ions.
• Catalyst Precursor: Utilized in the preparation of catalysts for organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Electroplating: Employed in specialized electroplating baths for depositing antimony alloys.
• Research & Development: A key starting material in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new antimony-based compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Antimony Tartrate Hydrate
CAS No.	331753-56-1
Molecular Formula	K(SbO)C4H4O6 · ½H2O
Molecular Weight	333.93 g/mol (Anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Antimony Potassium Tartrate; Tartar Emetic; Potassium Antimonyl Tartrate; Antimony Potassium Oxytartrate; Potassium Antimony(III) Oxide Tartrate; KSbOC4H4O6; Emetic Tartar; Stibiated Tartar
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Quality Control

Our Potassium Antimony Tartrate Hydrate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with key parameters such as assay, heavy metals, and loss on drying. Specifications can be aligned with customer requirements for research, technical, or reagent-grade applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept away from strong acids and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White or slightly yellowish crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as KSbOC4H4O6)	≥ 98.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Arsenic (As)	≤ 5 ppm
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.02 %

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