Use of tartaric acid ?
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Tartaric acid (2,3-dihydroxybutanedioic acid) is a naturally occurring dicarboxylic acid containing two stereocenters. It exists as a pair of enantiomers and an achiral meso compound. The dextrorotatory enantiomer of (R,R)-L-(+)-tartaric acid is widely distributed in nature. It is present in many fruits (fruit acid), and its monopotassium salt is found as a deposit during the fermentation of grape juice. Pure levorotatory -tartaric acid is rare. Tartaric acid is a historical compound, dating back to when Louis Pasteur separated it into two enantiomers with a magnifying lens and a pair of tweezers more than 160 years ago.
It is manufactured from potassium hydrogen tartrate (wine tartar, cream of tartar – a by-product of the wine-making industry) via the calcium salt. (S,S)-Tartaric acid is also available commercially; it can be ofrom the racemic acid by several resolution procedures or from d-xylose. The highly functionalize
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Tartaric acid is often used an acidulant in grape: and lime flovered beverages,gelatin desserts,jams,jellies a'd hard sour confectionery......
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