Tartrate vs. Succinate — What's the Difference?

A tartrate is a salt or ester of the organic compound tartaric acid, a dicarboxylic acid. The formula of the tartrate dianion is O−OC-CH(OH)-CH(OH)-COO− or C4H4O62−.The main forms of tartrates used commercially are pure crystalline tartaric acid used as an acidulant in non-alcoholic drinks and foods, cream of tartar used in baking, and Rochelle salt, commonly used in electroplating solutions.

A salt or ester of succinic acid.

A salt or ester of tartaric acid.

(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of succinic acid.

(organic chemistry) any salt or ester of tartaric acid

A salt of succinic acid.

A salt of tartaric acid.

A salt or ester of tartaric acid