It is an ingredient of Fehling’s solution (reagent for reducing sugars). In organic synthesis, it is used in aqueous workups to break up emulsions, particularly for reactions in which an aluminium-based hydride reagent was used. Sodium Potassium tartrate is also important in the food industry.
Crystal structure: orthorhombic, Solubility in water: 26 g / 100 mL (0 ℃); 66 g / …, Chemical formula: KNaC4H4O6·4H2O, Solubility in ethanol: insoluble
Weight: 0.500 kg, Dimensions: 20 × 20 × 20 cm
• Used in Fehling’s solution
• Breaks up emulsions in organic synthesis
• Important in the food industry
• Orthorhombic crystal structure
• Chemical formula: KNaC4H4O6·4H2O
