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CAS 996-31-6 — Potassium lactate

Potassium lactate is the potassium salt of lactic acid, widely used as a food preservative (E326), flavor enhancer, and pH regulator in dairy, meat, and baked goods. It also serves as a corrosion inhibitor in industrial applications and a humectant in cosmetics. This white, hygroscopic solid has a CAS number of 996-31-6, a molecular formula of C3H5KO3, and a molecular weight of 128.1683 g/mol. It requires careful handling due to its **Danger** signal word and should be stored at ambient conditions. Molekula supplies potassium lactate from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.