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Preferred Label : Tartaric Acid;

NCIt synonyms : Tartrate; 2,3-Dihydroxybutanedioic Acid; 2,3-Dihydroxysuccinic Acid;

NCIt definition : A white crystalline dicarboxylic acid found in many plants, particularly tamarinds and grapes. Tartaric acid is used to generate carbon dioxide through interaction with sodium bicarbonate following oral administration. Carbon dioxide extends the stomach and provides a negative contrast medium during double contrast radiography. In high doses, this agent acts as a muscle toxin by inhibiting the production of malic acid, which could cause paralysis and maybe death.;

UNII : W4888I119H;

InChIKey : FEWJPZIEWOKRBE-JCYAYHJZSA-N;

CAS number : 87-69-4;

Chemical formula : C4H6O6;

NSC code : 62778;

ChEBI ID : CHEBI:15671;

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