Tartaric acid is a naturally occurring organic acid found in many fruits, particularly in grapes. It is widely used in the food and beverage industry as an acidulant, flavor enhancer, and stabilizer. Here’s some information on the preparation, test for purity, assay, and medicinal uses of tartaric acid:
PATH: PHARMD/PHARMD NOTES/ PHARMD FIRST YEAR NOTES/ ORGANIC CHEMISTRY/ PHARMACEUTICAL ORGANIC CHEMISTRY/ TARTARIC ACID.