Tartaric acid , 2,3- two hydroxybutyrate, is a kind of carboxylic acid. It is found in many plants, such as grape and tamarind, and is also one of the main organic acids in wine. As an antioxidant added to food, it can make food sour. The biggest use of tartaric acid is the beverage additive. It is also the raw material of the pharmaceutical industry. Tartaric acid is an important assistant and reducing agent in the mirror making industry. It can control the formation speed of silver mirror and obtain a very uniform coating.

Main uses:

In the pharmaceutical industry, this product can be used as medicine intermediate, resolution agent and its derivatives.
In the food industry, it is used as an acidifier for foods such as beverages, sweets and jam.
In chemical industry, tartaric esters and esters are also used as masking agents for metal ions.
In textile industry, it is used as dyeing and printing agent.