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CAS 85895-78-9 — Potassium lactate, 60% solution

Potassium lactate, a 60% aqueous solution of potassium lactate, is a food-grade preservative, flavor enhancer, and pH regulator widely used in processed foods, baked goods, and meat products to extend shelf life and improve texture. It also serves as a humectant in cosmetics and a corrosion inhibitor in industrial applications. This clear, odorless liquid has a CAS number of 85895-78-9, molecular formula CH3CH(OH)COOK, and a molecular weight of 128.17. It requires no special storage beyond ambient conditions and carries no signal word for hazard classification. Molekula supplies Potassium lactate, 60% solution, from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.