Potassium bitartrate is an organic potassium salt of L-tartaric acid, naturally occurring as a by-product of winemaking and found in grapes. It serves as a food acidity regulator and raising agent, and also has roles as an antimicrobial agent and laxative.
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CAS 868-14-4
Choline bitartrate
dietary supplement and nutrient
Β-D-arabinopyranose
flavoring agent and nutrient
Mannitol
anti-caking and free flowing agent
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sweetener and vitamin C precursor
Disodium L-tartrate
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research compound
Racemic acid
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potassium (2R,3R)-2,3,4-trihydroxy-4-oxobutanoate
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