Product Name: (-)-Di-1,4-O-benzoyl-L-tartaric acid
Synonyms: Dibenzoyl-L-tartaric acid
Chemical Formula: C18H14O8
Recommended Use: Chemical analysis, synthesis, chiral separation
Manufacturer Contact: Details on company profile provided on the label
CAS Number: 32665-68-4
Emergency Telephone: Emergency information provided with direct supplier, also referenced in local poison control
Address: Referred to company documentation as supplied with the product
GHS Classification: Acute Toxicity (Oral, Inhalation), Eye Irritation, Skin Irritation
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: May cause irritation to skin, eyes, respiratory tract; Harmful if swallowed or inhaled; Possible environmental hazard if released in large quantities
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing dust; Wash hands thoroughly after handling; Use only outdoors or in well-ventilated area; Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye and face protection
Pictograms: Exclamation mark for acute toxicity and irritation
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, ingestion, skin and eye contact
Potential Health Effects: May provoke coughing, sneezing, skin redness, stinging, or slight swelling if contact occurs; High concentrations could trigger mild nausea or headache
Chemical Name: (-)-Di-1,4-O-benzoyl-L-tartaric acid
CAS Number: 32665-68-4
Concentration: 99% or higher as supplied
Impurities: Trace levels of related tartaric or benzoic derivatives possible; Refer to supplied certificate for specific lot data
Molecular Weight: 358.30 g/mol
Identification of Components: Single-component substance, no hazardous additives present
Inhalation: Move impacted individual to fresh air without delay; Seek medical attention if difficulty breathing or persistent coughing occurs
Skin Contact: Remove any contaminated clothing; Wash skin thoroughly using water and non-abrasive soap; Seek assistance if redness or irritation persists
Eye Contact: Rinse carefully with clean, tepid water for 15 minutes, holding eyelids apart; Remove contact lenses if present and comfortable; Consult medical professional for ongoing discomfort
Ingestion: Rinse mouth gently with water; Do not force vomiting; Obtain medical advice immediately, presenting product label if accessible
Most Important Symptoms: Red or itchy skin, eye stinging or watering, possible mild respiratory upset, nausea
Recommendations for Physicians: Provide symptomatic and supportive care based on exposure severity
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use dry chemical powder, carbon dioxide, or foam extinguishers for small fires; Water spray or fog for larger scale
Hazards during Fire: May emit toxic fumes (carbon oxides, benzoic vapors) if combusted at high temperatures; Dense smoke formation possible in enclosed spaces
Protective Equipment: Firefighters should use self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing
Advice: Cool exposed sealed containers using water mist and remove from fire zone if safe
Personal Precautions: Don appropriate gloves and eye protection before touching or collecting spillage; Avoid contact with skin and eyes
Environmental Precautions: Keep material out of drains, waterways, or soil; Collect spillage using dedicated absorbent material and prevent wider environmental exposure
Cleanup Methods: Scoop or gently brush up material; Transfer to labeled waste container; Clean area with copious water, ventilate zone well to disperse dust
Notification Procedures: Inform responsible authorities if material reaches public sewage or environment in significant quantities
Handling Precautions: Work in well-ventilated areas and make use of fume hoods for powder transfer; Avoid creating dust clouds or inhaling dust; Wear proper PPE such as nitrile gloves, lab coat, and safety glasses
Hygiene Protocols: Wash hands and face after use, especially before eating or drinking; Maintain clean workspace, clean spills rapidly
Storage Conditions: Store tightly closed container in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from strong acids or bases; Product stability supported by refrigeration but not freezing; Shield from direct sunlight and moisture
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizing agents or strong bases may react and compromise safety or purity
Exposure Limits: Occupational exposure limits not established for this compound; General dust limits recommend keeping inhalable dust below 10 mg/m³
Engineering Controls: Use local exhaust ventilation or work inside chemical fume hoods for significant transfers; Keep containers closed between uses
Personal Protective Equipment: Chemical splash-resistant safety goggles, disposable nitrile gloves, laboratory coat or apron; In poorly ventilated settings, use NIOSH/MSHA-approved dust respirator
Environmental Protection: Implement spill containment, enforce careful waste management, avoid uncontrolled discharges
Appearance: White to off-white crystalline powder
Odor: Practically odorless
pH: Not directly applicable as solid; acidic solution
Melting Point: 183–187°C
Boiling Point: Not available; decomposes before boiling
Solubility: Slightly soluble in water; soluble in ethanol and acetone
Relative Density: 1.3–1.4 (estimated for crystalline solid)
Vapor Pressure: Negligible at ambient temperature
Partition Coefficient: No data
Viscosity: Not applicable (solid)
Flash Point: Not available, expected high from chemical structure
Other Data: Stable under recommended storage conditions; No known explosive or oxidizing properties
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal laboratory conditions, low temperature, and dry air
Conditions to Avoid: Exposure to moisture, prolonged contact with bright light, unduly high temperatures
Incompatible Substances: Strong oxidizing agents, alkali metals, or strong bases may produce hazardous decomposition
Hazardous Reactions: No regular hazardous polymerization or violent reaction noted
Decomposition Products: Carbon oxides (CO, CO2), organic acid vapors produced in fire or thermal decomposition
Acute Toxicity: Low acute oral and inhalation toxicity based on analogous tartaric diester testing; No specific LD50 values reported
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Causes transient minor irritation on contact
Eye Damage/Irritation: May provoke stinging or redness last several hours
Respiratory Sensitization: Possible mild irritation of airways if inhaled as dust
Germ Cell Mutagenicity / Carcinogenicity: No evidence for mutagenic or carcinogenic effects based on publicly available literature and regulatory reviews
Reproductive Toxicity: No reproductive risks identified
Repeated Dose Effects: No chronic toxicity data; Minimize prolonged exposure
Target Organ Potential: Lungs, skin, eyes if direct contact or inhalation occurs
Ecotoxicity: No direct aquatic toxicity data, but tartaric acid derivatives have low bioaccumulation and moderate aquatic toxicity
Bioaccumulation Potential: Product considered readily biodegradable, low bioaccumulation forecast
Mobility in Soil: Typically low mobility because of low water solubility and strong adsorption to sediments
Environmental Fate: Degrades slowly in environment through microbial action and photolysis; Avoid uncontrolled release
Other Notes: Not expected to adversely impact flora and fauna with routine laboratory use and proper waste procedures
Waste Treatment: Gather waste material in sealable container marked for hazardous laboratory chemicals
Disposal Method: Hand over to certified chemical disposal contractor as per local, state, and national regulations
Contaminated Packaging: Triple rinse then dispose of as chemical waste
Environmental Caution: Never discharge directly to drains, sewers or open soil; Incinerate with approved waste handler or follow local chemical waste protocols
UN Number: Not classified under UN transport restrictions; Not listed as dangerous for transportation
Proper Shipping Name: Not regulated as hazardous by IATA, IMDG, or US DOT
Hazard Class: Not applicable
Packing Group: Not assigned
Special Precaution: Package securely to prevent breakage, label with chemical name and hazard warnings
Transport in Bulk: Not suitable for transport in bulk form
Follow routine laboratory chemical shipping guidelines
Labeling Requirements: Complies with GHS for chemical laboratory supply across EU, US, and major Asian jurisdictions
TSCA Inventory: Compliant for research purposes in the United States
EINECS/ELINCS: Notified for experimental and analytical use under relevant EU chemical law
Regulatory Restrictions: No specific restrictions under controlled substance lists
SARA/OSHA: Not listed as hazardous under SARA Title III or OSHA
California Prop. 65: Not identified as a carcinogen or reproductive toxin
Other Country Regulations: Subject to local laboratory chemical legislation; Review latest regional safety protocols
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