Product Details
Molecular Formula
C4H5KO6
Chemical Name
D-potassium bitartrate
Synonyms
Potassium Hydrogen Tartrate; Potassium Sodium L-Tartrate; Rochelle Salt
Administration route
Oral; vaginal
Dosage Form
Oral extended-release tablets and vaginal douches
Stability and Storage Conditions
Keep in an airtight container. Store in a cool dry place.
Source and Preparation
This product is obtained from the crude product (tartar) precipitated by the by-product of wine production, extracted with hot water, decomposed with acid (sulfuric acid or hydrochloric acid) or alkali (anhydrous sodium carbonate) and crystallized, and the obtained crude product is recrystallized and refined .
Safety
This product is non-toxic and generally considered safe. ADI0-30mg/kg. In China, it has been approved as a food additive by GB2760-2014, and the maximum dosage is not limited.
Incompatibilities
This product has a compatibility reaction with heavy metals and oxidants; it forms a salt and emits carbon dioxide when it meets carbonate alkali.