Pyrotartaric Acid

Name:
Pyrotartaric Acid
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	methylsuccinic acid
M Formula:	HOOCCH(CH3)CH2COOH
Properties:
White or yellowish crystals. D 1.4105, mp 111–112C. Soluble in water, alcohol, and ether.
Derivation:
By distilling tartaric acid.
Use:
Organic synthesis.