Title: Sodium Bitartrate
CAS Registry Number: 526-94-3
Synonyms: Sodium acid tartrate
Molecular Formula: C4H5NaO6
Molecular Weight: 172.07
Percent Composition: C 27.92%, H 2.93%, Na 13.36%, O 55.79%
Line Formula: NaHC4H4O6
Derivative Type: Monohydrate
Properties: White crystals. Sol in about 9 parts water, 2 parts boiling water. Almost insol in alcohol. The aq soln is acid.
Use: For detecting potassium; in nutrient media.