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CAS 50-21-5 — DL-Lactic acid ACS reagent

CAS 50-21-5 CH3CH(OH)COOH MW 90.08

DL-Lactic acid ACS reagent is a chiral organic acid used in biochemical research, pharmaceuticals, and industrial processes. It is a racemic mixture of L- and D-lactic acid, commonly employed as a pH adjuster, metabolic intermediate, and precursor in polymer synthesis. Documented industrial applications include serving as an acidulant and solvent in food, drug and dye production, and use in leather tanning, textile printing, metal plating and cosmetics. Available in high purity with CAS number 50-21-5, molecular formula C3H6O3, and molecular weight 90.08 g/mol. Stored at ambient temperature. Hazard symbol: Danger. Molekula supplies DL-Lactic acid ACS reagent from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

Also known as: 2-hydroxypropanoic acid · 2-hydroxypropionic acid · Acidum lacticum · DL-Lactic acid · Ethylidenelactic acid · Lactovagan · Milk acid · Ordinary lactic acid · Racemic lactic acid · Tonsillosan · DL-Lactic acid EP Grade · DL-Lactic acid, 80-85% aqueous solution

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