It is an ingredient of Fehling’s solution (reagent for reducing sugars).
In organic synthesis, it is used in aqueous workups to break up emulsions, particularly for reactions in which an aluminium-based hydride reagent was used.
Sodium Potassium tartrate is also important in the food industry
Crystal structure‎: ‎orthorhombic
Solubility in water‎: ‎26 g / 100 mL (0 ℃); 66 g / …
Chemical formula‎: ‎KNaC4H4O6·4H2O
Solubility in ethanol‎: ‎insoluble
