Latin, Acidum Tartaricum (Gen., Acidi Tartarici)

Eng., Tartaric Acid. Formula, H2C4H406. An organic acid usually prepared from Argol-a sediment in wine casks.

Form

Usually a white powder.

Odor And Taste

Odorless with an acid taste.

Solubility

In 0.75 part of water and 3.3 parts of alcohol.

Incompatibles

Salts of calcium, mercury, lead, etc.

Average Dose

8 grains (0.5 Gm.).

Official Preparations.

Tartaric Acid enters into a large percentage of the effervescing preparations.

Therapeutic Action

Refrigerant, astringent, antiseptic.

Uses

Used in pharmaceutical manufacturing, but not often a prescription ingredient.

Administration

For effect potassium bitartrate or potassium and sodium tartrate are used.