Title: Potassium Tartrate

CAS Registry Number: 921-53-9

Additional Names: Soluble tartar

Molecular Formula: C4H4K2O6

Molecular Weight: 226.27

Percent Composition: C 21.23%, H 1.78%, K 34.56%, O 42.43%

 

Derivative Type: Hemihydrate

Properties: White crystals or granular powder; loses its water at about 150°. d 1.98. Sol in about 0.5 part water. Almost insol in alc. The aq soln is slightly alkaline to litmus; pH 7-8.

Density: d 1.98

 

Therap-Cat: Cathartic.

Keywords: Laxative/Cathartic.