Chemical name

Di Benzoyl Tartaric Acid, Monohydrate

Synonym

(-)-Di Benzoyl-(L)-Tartaric Acid, Monohydrate

Empirical formula

C18 H14 O8  H2O    

Molecular weight

376.34

CAS Registration

[62708-56-9]

EINECS Registration

220-374-0

Appearance

A white to off white powder

Melting range

85-95 ^oC

Clarity

20% solution in methanol is clear & colorless

Moisture content (by KF)

Between 4.00 to 5.00% (w/w)

Purity (by HPLC)

NLT 99.0%

Specific Optical rotation

NLT (-)107 0   (C=1, MeOH)     

Packing details

25 kg. net HDPE drums

Key end application

An effective reagent for kinetic resolution of racemic amines