Ammonium tartrate is a chemical compound with the chemical formula (NH4)2C4H4O6. This is an organic ammonium salt of tartaric acid.
Synthesis
Ammonium tartrate can be prepared by the reaction of tartaric acid and ammonium carbonate.
Physical properties
Ammonium tartrate forms colorless crystals that slowly release ammonia if exposed to air. Easily soluble in water, also soluble in alcohol.
Ammonium tartrate crystallizes in the monoclinic crystal system with the space group P21 (space group No. 4) with the lattice parameters a = 708 pm, b = 612 pm, c = 880 pm, β = 92.42 ° and Z = 2.
Uses
The compound is used in textile industry and in medicine.
Also can be used as an analytical reagent and an intermediate in organic synthesis.
See also
- Sodium ammonium tartrate
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