Dibenzoyl-L-tartaric acid

Synonym(s):(−)-O,O′-Dibenzoyl-L-tartaric acid;L-DBTA

Dibenzoyl-L-tartaric acid is white to light yellow crystal powde

(-)-Dibenzoyl-L-tartaric acid, anhydrous is used as a reagent used to produce chiral salts. Also used as organic chemical synthesis intermediate.

Dibenzoyl-L-tartaric acid is a reagent used to produce chiral salts.

Not classified

Dibenzoyl-L-tartaric acid is an eye irritant. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.

Melting point:	152-155 °C(lit.)
Boiling point:	234 °C / 7mmHg
Density	1.3806 (rough estimate)
vapor pressure	0Pa at 20℃
refractive index	-116 ° (C=1, EtOH)
storage temp.	Refrigerator
solubility	DMSO (Slightly), Ethanol (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
form	Solid or Crystalline Powder
pka	1.85±0.25(Predicted)
color	Off-white to orange to pale brown
optical activity	[α]20/D 116°, c = 9 in ethanol
Water Solubility	Slightly soluble in water.
BRN	709854
CAS DataBase Reference	2743-38-6(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	Butanedioic acid, 2,3-bis(benzoyloxy)-, (2R,3R)- (2743-38-6)

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P337+P313:IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.