Description

Diethyl Dl-Tartrate is the diethyl ester of racemic tartaric acid, a versatile chiral building block and solvent. This compound is valued for its role as a resolving agent, chiral auxiliary, and intermediate in sophisticated organic syntheses. It is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical sectors seeking to produce or separate enantiomerically pure substances.

Application

• Chiral Resolution Agent: Used for the separation of racemic mixtures of amines, acids, and other chiral compounds.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and chiral drugs.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Acts as a chiral auxiliary or ligand in catalytic asymmetric reactions to induce enantioselectivity.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Employed as an intermediate in the production of certain esters and aroma chemicals.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of chiral pesticides and herbicides.
• Polymer Modification: Can be utilized as a monomer or additive to introduce specific functional groups into polymers.
• Analytical Chemistry: Functions as a derivatization agent for chromatographic analysis of chiral molecules.
• Solvent for Specialized Reactions: Suitable as a reaction medium in processes requiring a polar aprotic solvent.

Basic Information

Product Name	Diethyl Dl-Tartrate
CAS No.	57968-71-5
Molecular Formula	C8H14O6
Molecular Weight	206.19 g/mol
Synonyms	Diethyl DL-Tartrate; Diethyl Racemic Tartrate; (±)-Diethyl Tartrate; DL-Diethyl Tartrate; Ethyl DL-Tartrate; Diethyl 2,3-Dihydroxybutanedioate; Tartaric Acid Diethyl Ester (racemic); UNII-8K668QK68S; Butanedioic acid, 2,3-dihydroxy-, 1,4-diethyl ester, (R*,S*)-
EINECS	261-071-0

Quality Control

Our Diethyl Dl-Tartrate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, optical purity (enantiomeric excess), and impurity profile analysis, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids, strong bases, and oxidizing agents. The container must be kept tightly closed to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Rotation [α]20/D	± 0.2° (c=1 in water)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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