Description

Tartronic Acid is a versatile dicarboxylic acid, also known as hydroxymalonic acid, with significant utility in organic synthesis and industrial applications. Its unique structure, featuring both hydroxyl and carboxylic acid groups, makes it a valuable intermediate for producing chelating agents, specialty polymers, and fine chemicals. This product is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and personal care industries seeking a reliable building block for complex molecule synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and diagnostic agents.
• Chelating Agent Precursor: Serves as a key starting material for manufacturing biodegradable chelators and sequestrants.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Employed to introduce hydroxyl functionality into polymers, improving adhesion and cross-linking properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as an intermediate in the production of certain herbicides and plant growth regulators.
• Personal Care Ingredients: Utilized in the formulation of skin care products and as a pH adjuster.
• Laboratory Research & Development: A valuable reagent in organic chemistry research for studying reaction mechanisms and creating novel compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tartronic Acid
CAS No.	80-69-3
Molecular Formula	C3H4O5
Molecular Weight	120.06 g/mol
Synonyms	Hydroxymalonic Acid; 2-Hydroxypropanedioic Acid; Hydroxypropanedioic Acid; Tartronate; Tartronsäure (German); Acide Tartronique (French); NSC 9235; Kyselina Hydroxymalonova (Czech)
EINECS	201-300-6

Quality Control

Our Tartronic Acid is produced under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is tested against rigorous in-house specifications, which typically include assay, identification, and impurity profile analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing the specific results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect quality and handling properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	156 - 160 °C
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.