AMMONIUM TARTRATE
Ammonium Tartrate is a research-grade compound used in advanced pharmaceutical and biochemical studies. Chemical & Pharmacological Characteristics The compound dissociates into ammonium and tartrate ions and is generally compatible with a wide range of aqueous buffers. Tartrate can act as a mild chelating ligand for certain metal ions, and solutions may exhibit buffering behavior depending on pH. These chemical properties make it useful for systematic studies of metal-ligand interactions and salt stability. It is primarily applied to investigate compound-specific mechanisms, physicochemical behavior, and analytical or
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Product Description
Chemical & Pharmacological Characteristics
The compound dissociates into ammonium and tartrate ions and is generally compatible with a wide range of aqueous buffers. Tartrate can act as a mild chelating ligand for certain metal ions, and solutions may exhibit buffering behavior depending on pH. These chemical properties make it useful for systematic studies of metal-ligand interactions and salt stability.
Mechanism of Action
Ammonium tartrate has no receptor-mediated pharmacology; functional effects are chemical in nature. Tartrate chelation can influence availability of metal ions in solution, affecting reaction kinetics and analytical measurements, while ammonium contributes to pH behavior through hydrolysis.
In biological assays, apparent effects are typically nonspecific and concentration-dependent, reflecting osmolarity and pH shifts. For mechanistic interpretation, buffer-matched and osmolarity controls should be included, particularly in cell-based work.
Advanced Research Applications
- Metal ion complexation and chelation studies (method development and validation)
- Formulation compatibility testing for organic acid salt systems
- Analytical assay development where tartrate counterion affects readouts
- Precipitation and stability mapping across pH and ionic strength ranges
- Comparator material in counterion selection and salt screening workflows
Toxicodynamics & Cellular Hazard Spectrum
- Low intrinsic hazard in routine laboratory handling; treat as mild irritant
- High concentrations may induce osmotic or pH-related cellular stress
- Chelation may alter metal-dependent assay outputs; interpret with controls
- Dust exposure irritation; use PPE and minimize aerosolization
- Dispose per local guidance for laboratory salts and aqueous reagents
For expert laboratory research only – not intended for biological or therapeutic exposure.
Datasheet
| Molecular Formula | C4H12N2O6 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 184.15 g/mol |
| CAS Number | 3164-29-2 |
| Storage Condition | Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. |
| Solubility | In water, 64 lbs per 100 lbs water at 70 °F |
| Purity | Purity information is available upon request (COA). |
| Synonym | Ammonium d-tartrate; Diammonium L-(+)-tartrate; L-Tartaric acid, ammonium salt; Ammonium tartrate dibasic; (R)-2,3-Dihydroxybutanedioic acid diammonium salt |
| IUPAC/Chemical Name | diazanium;(2R,3R)-2,3-dihydroxybutanedioate |
| InChl Key | NGPGDYLVALNKEG-OLXYHTOASA-N |
| InChl Code | InChI=1S/C4H6O6.2H3N/c5-1(3(7)8)2(6)4(9)10;;/h1-2,5-6H,(H,7,8)(H,9,10);2*1H3/t1-,2-;;/m1../s1 |
| References | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/13652278; small-molecule |
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