Illustrated Glossary of Organic Chemistry

Tartaric acid: Any one of the three stereoisomers of 2,3-dihydroxysuccinic acid.


(+)-(2R,3R)-tartaric acid, a component of racemic acid.


(-)-(2S,3S)-tartaric acid, a component of racemic acid.


(2R,3S)-tartaric acid (mesotartaric acid)