Lactic Acid ACS
Synonym: 2-Hydroxypropionic Acid
Linear Formula:
C3H6O3
Molecular Weight: 90.08g/mol
CAS Number: 50-21-5
Properties
| Vapour pressure | 0.0±1.0 mmHg at 25℃ |
| Water Solubility | Completely miscible |
| Refractive index | n20/D 1.425 (lit.) |
| B pt. | 122 ℃/15 mmHg (lit.) |
| M pt. | 17℃ |
| Density | 1.209 g/mL at 25 ℃ (lit.) |
Safety Information
| Hazard Statement(s) | H315 - H318 |
| Precautionary Statement | P264 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P332 + P313 - P362 + P364 |
| Symbol |
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| Signal word | Danger |
| HS Code | 2918110000 |
| Flash point | 113℃ |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8℃ |
| Storage Class | 8 |
| Packaging | Poly Bottle |
| UN Number | 1760 |
Description
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Application
Lactic acid is commonly used as a preservative in milk products and also as a flavoring agent.
Purpose
For R&D use onlynot for drug household or other uses.
General Description
Lactic acid is an organic compound with the formula CH3CH(OH)CO2H. In its solid state it is white and water-soluble. In its liquid state it is clear. It is produced both naturally and synthetically. With a hydroxyl group adjacent to the carboxyl group lactic acid is classified as an alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). In the form of its conjugate base called lactate it plays a role in several biochemical processes.
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