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L-Lactic acid, anhydrous, 98%

CAS: 79-33-4 | C3H6O3 | 90.078 g/mol

Supplier:  Thermo Scientific Chemicals L1324214

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Catalog No. AAL1324214


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Description

Description

Useful chiral synthon, building block for depsipeptides.L-Lactic acid is an intermediate in the fermentation of sugar. It plays a vital role in several biochemical processes. It is a major ingredient in processed foods such as yogurt, cottage cheeses, koumiss and kombucha. It gives the sour flavor to sourdough breads. It finds application in pharmaceuticals to prepare water-soluble lactates, topical preparations and cosmetics. It acts as a food preservative, flavoring agent, curing agent, descaler, soap-scum remover and an anti-bacterial agent. It is an active component of lactated Ringer's solution and Hartmann's solution. Further, it is used for fluid resuscitation after blood loss due to trauma and surgery.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Useful chiral synthon, building block for depsipeptides.L-Lactic acid is an intermediate in the fermentation of sugar. It plays a vital role in several biochemical processes. It is a major ingredient in processed foods such as yogurt, cottage cheeses, koumiss and kombucha. It gives the sour flavor to sourdough breads. It finds application in pharmaceuticals to prepare water-soluble lactates, topical preparations and cosmetics. It acts as a food preservative, flavoring agent, curing agent, descaler, soap-scum remover and an anti-bacterial agent. It is an active component of lactated Ringer′s solution and Hartmann′s solution. Further, it is used for fluid resuscitation after blood loss due to trauma and surgery.

Solubility
Soluble in water.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Store in a cool place. Incompatible with strong bases, strong oxidizing agents, strong reducing agents and metals.
Specifications

Specifications

L-Lactic acid
79-33-4
1.22
119°C (12 mmHg)
Odorless
MFCD00064266
1720251
14,5337
Soluble in water.
CC(C(=O)O)O
90.078
CHEBI:422
98%
anhydrous
52°C to 54°C
2.8
>110°C (230°F)
C3H6O3
25 g
Hygroscopic
l-lactic acid, l-+-lactic acid, s-2-hydroxypropanoic acid, s-lactic acid, sarcolactic acid, s-2-hydroxypropionic acid, 2s-2-hydroxypropanoic acid, +-lactic acid, espiritin, tisulac
JVTAAEKCZFNVCJ-REOHCLBHSA-N
(2S)-2-hydroxypropanoic acid
107689
90.08

Chemical Identifiers

79-33-4
90.078
JVTAAEKCZFNVCJ-REOHCLBHSA-N
107689
(2S)-2-hydroxypropanoic acid
C3H6O3
MFCD00064266
l-lactic acid, l-+-lactic acid, s-2-hydroxypropanoic acid, s-lactic acid, sarcolactic acid, s-2-hydroxypropionic acid, 2s-2-hydroxypropanoic acid, +-lactic acid, espiritin, tisulac
CHEBI:422
CC(C(=O)O)O
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Safety and Handling

Safety and Handling

GHS H Statement
H318-H315
Causes serious eye damage.
Causes skin irritation.

P264b-P280-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338-P310-P332+P313-P362

H315-H318

EINECSNumber : 201-196-2

RTECSNumber : OD3100000

TSCA : Yes

Recommended Storage : Keep cold; Store under Argon

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