Potassium tartrate (CED0002452)

Potassium tartrate is an organic compound with the chemical formula C4H4K2O6 and an average molecular weight of 226.27 g/mol. Potassium tartrate belongs to the beta hydroxy acids and derivatives, a subclass of hydroxy acids and derivatives within the organic compounds. Industrially, the compound serves as a pH regulating agent. It is found in or released from 24 recorded sources across several categories. Within electrical and electronic equipment, it is associated with auxiliary devices, conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materials, cores yokes or armatures, electric switches, and electrically stimulated smoking devices, among five others. In the realm of household cleaning and consumer products, it is present in bleaching agents, cigar cigarettes, perfumes within detergents and soaps, soap detergents, tobacco pipes, and one additional source. Its presence in food, food processing and cookware includes its use in fermentation processes for beer, food preservation, the processing of meats, the preparation of wine or sparkling wine, and agglomerated sugar products. Additionally, the compound is found in building and construction materials such as roofs and floors, as well as in household items like watch chains.