(-)-Diacetyl-L-tartaric acid

L-(-)-二乙酰基酒石酸

Also known as: (-)-Diacetyl-L-tartaric acid, (2R,3R)-2,3-Bis(acetyloxy)butanedioic acid, (-)-2-O,3-O-Diacetyl-L-tartaric acid, (-)-Di-O-acetyl-L-tartaric acid, Diacetyltartaric acid, L-Diacetyltartaric acid, (R,R)-Diacetyltartaric acid, 2,3-Diacetoxysuccinic acid, Butanedioic acid, 2,3-bis(acetyloxy)-, (2R,3R)-, [R(R*,R*)]-2,3-bis(acetoxy)succinic acid

(-)-Diacetyl-L-tartaric acid (CAS 51591-38-9) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C8H10O8 and a molecular weight of 234.160 g/mol. It is also known as (2R,3R)-2,3-Bis(acetyloxy)butanedioic acid, (-)-2-O,3-O-Diacetyl-L-tartaric acid and (-)-Di-O-acetyl-L-tartaric acid. Key properties include a melting point of 120ºC, a boiling point of 398.9±42.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.5±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 159.4±21.4 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.

51591-38-9

Jingsj CID

J-25817-3

Molecular Formula

C₈H₁₀O₈

Chinese Name

L-(-)-二乙酰基酒石酸

Molecular Weight

234.160 g/mol

Category

Organic Acids

Last updated

8/21/2026