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Product Description
White granular powder
• Product ID : 100BIT14
• CAS : 868-14-4
• Molecular formula : C4H5KO6
• MW : 188.17g/mol
• MP : 263-271C
• Solubility : 5-6g/L
Potassium bitartrate (potassium hydrogen tartrate or commonly cream of tartar) is generally recognized as a safe compound. It crystallizes out of wine casks during fermentation. Today, cream of tartar is used for the ‘on-demand’ generation of carbon dioxide from its acid-base reaction with baking soda. When the two react, copious bubbles of carbon dioxide are swiftly released. The bubbling action can dislodge small blockages, a useful technique used to keep drains clear. The release of carbon dioxide also finds extensive applications in leavening of dough in baking, among many other applications.
Prominent applications include:
• leavening agent
• anticaking agent
• feed laxative
• cleanser for brass, copper, or aluminum
• synthetic reagent
• pH regulator
