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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Choline bitartrate
dietary supplement and nutrient
Β-D-arabinopyranose
flavoring agent and nutrient
Mannitol
anti-caking and free flowing agent
Keto-L-sorbose
sweetener and vitamin C precursor
Disodium L-tartrate
Food emulsifier and sequestrant
L-tartaric acid
Food additive and acidulant
DL-TARTARIC-2,3-D2 ACID
research compound
Racemic acid
Acidity regulator and synergist for antioxidants
The international HS code for Potassium bitartrate (CAS 868-14-4) is 2918.13.
2918.13
2918 13 00
Classification per the EU customs inventory ECICS (2026-07 snapshot, HS 2022). National tariff lines and product form can affect the final classification.
potassium (2R,3R)-2,3,4-trihydroxy-4-oxobutanoate
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