TARTARIC ACID
UNII W4888I119H

Substance Identification & Data

This profile provides standardized clinical and technical data for Tartaric Acid, uniquely identified by the FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII) W4888I119H.

Technical mappings include the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Registry Number 87-69-4 and the RxNorm Concept ID (RxCUI) 37578. Explore the sections below for detailed nomenclature and a complete directory of NDC-listed products containing this ingredient.

FDA UNII Code
W4888I119H
CAS Registry Number
87-69-4
RxNorm Concept ID

Detailed Substance Profile

Preferred Name
TARTARIC ACID
Official standardized name for this substance within the FDA UNII nomenclature system.
Molecular Formula
W4888I119H
The specific atomic composition represented as a molecular structure string.
InChIKey
C4H6O6
International Chemical Identifier digital signature for unique molecular identification.
SMILES String
FEWJPZIEWOKRBE-JCYAYHJZSA-N
Line notation for describing the chemical structure and connectivity of atoms.
NCI Thesaurus
National Cancer Institute reference terminology for clinical and research data.
PubChem CID
Unique identification number in the NCBI database of chemical substances.
Substance Type
chemical
ISO 11238 classification category (e.g., Chemical, Polymer, Protein).
Ingredient Role
[C@@H]([C@H](C(=O)O)O)(C(=O)O)O

Synonyms and Nomenclature

This section provides a complete list of nomenclature and identifier mappings for Tartaric Acid. Identifiers are organized into official regulatory terms, commercial trade names, and technical systematic synonyms used to ensure accurate identification across clinical pharmaceutical databases, regulatory filings, and electronic health records.

FDA Official Name

TARTARIC ACID

Common Names & Synonyms

BAROS COMPONENT TARTARIC ACID
BUTANEDIOIC ACID, 2,3-DIHYDROXY-, (R-(R*,R*))-
L-2,3-DIHYDROXYBUTANEDIOIC ACID
L-2,3-DIHYDROXYSUCCINIC ACID
L-TARTARIC ACID [MI]
NATURAL TARTARIC ACID
TARTARIC ACID (L(+)-)
TARTARIC ACID [EP MONOGRAPH]
TARTARIC ACID [FCC]
TARTARIC ACID [II]
TARTARIC ACID [JAN]
TARTARIC ACID [MART.]
TARTARIC ACID [ORANGE BOOK]
TARTARIC ACID [USP-RS]
TARTARIC ACID [VANDF]
TARTARIC ACID [WHO-DD]
TARTARIC ACID, L-
TARTARICUM ACIDUM
TARTARICUM ACIDUM [HPUS]
TARTRATE
THREARIC ACID

Systematic Nomenclature

(+)-TARTARIC ACID
(2R,3R)-2,3-DIHYDROXYBUTANEDIOIC ACID
L-(+)-TARTARIC ACID
L-TARTARIC ACID

Technical Codes

E 334
E-334
FEMA NO. 3044
INS NO.334
INS-334
NSC-62778

NDC Products Containing TARTARIC ACID

This unique ingredient identifier is listed as an ingredient or substance in the following products in the NDC directory: