White granular powder
� Product ID : 100BIT14
� CAS : 868-14-4
� Molecular formula : C4H5KO6
� MW : 188.17g/mol
� MP : 263-271C
� Solubility : 5-6g/L

Potassium bitartrate (potassium hydrogen tartrate or commonly cream of tartar) is
generally recognized as a safe compound. It crystallizes out of wine casks during
fermentation. Today, cream of tartar is used for the �on-demand� generation of
carbon
dioxide from its acid-base reaction with baking soda. When the two react, copious
bubbles of carbon dioxide are swiftly released. The bubbling action can dislodge small
blockages, a useful technique used to keep drains clear. The release of carbon dioxide
also finds extensive applications in leavening of dough in baking, among many other
applications.
Prominent applications include:
� leavening agent
� anticaking agent
� feed laxative
� cleanser for brass, copper, or aluminum
� synthetic reagent
� pH regulator