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D-(-)-Lactic acid lithium salt

SKU 47196772 CAS 27848-81-3 C3H5O3·Li MW 96.01 Available on enquiry

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D-(-)-Lactic acid lithium salt is a chiral organic salt used in biochemical research and pharmaceutical synthesis. It serves as a building block in the production of biodegradable polymers and as a reagent in asymmetric synthesis. Available with a molecular formula of C3H5O3·Li, molecular weight of 96.01 g/mol, and stored at -15 to -20 °C. CAS number: 27848-81-3. Signal word: None. Molekula supplies D-(-)-Lactic acid lithium salt from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

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Overview

SKU: 47196772
CAS Number: 27848-81-3
IUPAC Name: lithium (2R)-2-hydroxypropanoate
EC Number: 248-693-0
Molecular Formula: C3H5O3·Li
Molecular Weight: 96.01
Exact Mass: 96.0399
SMILES: [Li+].C[C@H](C(=O)[O-])O
InChIKey: GKQWYZBANWAFMQ-HSHFZTNMSA-M
InChI: InChI=1S/C3H6O3.Li/c1-2(4)3(5)6;/h2,4H,1H3,(H,5,6);/q;+1/p-1/t2-;/m1./s1
PubChem CID: 23666340

Synonyms

C3H5LiO3
D-Lactic acid lithium
GKQWYZBANWAFMQ-HSHFZTNMSA-M
lithium (R)-2-hydroxypropanoate
Lithium D-(-)-lactate
lithium;(2R)-2-hydroxypropanoate
lithium(1+) (2R)-2-hydroxypropanoate
lithium(1+) ion (2R)-2-hydroxypropanoate

Frequently asked questions

What is D-(-)-lactic acid lithium salt commonly used for?

This compound is primarily used in pharmaceuticals, as a biochemical reagent (for example, as a substrate in D-lactate dehydrogenase assays), and as a chiral building block in organic synthesis for producing enantiomerically pure compounds.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of D-(-)-lactic acid lithium salt?

The chemical formula is C₃H₅O₃·Li, and the molecular weight is 96.01 g/mol.

How should D-(-)-lactic acid lithium salt be stored?

Store at -15 to -20°C to maintain stability and prevent degradation.

What grades or purities of D-(-)-lactic acid lithium salt does Molekula supply?

Molekula supplies this product in high-purity analytical and synthetic grades, suitable for research and industrial applications.

Can Molekula supply D-(-)-lactic acid lithium salt in bulk quantities?

Yes, Molekula can provide bulk quantities upon request, with flexible packaging options to meet your production needs.

What documentation comes with an order of D-(-)-lactic acid lithium salt?

Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA), Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), and batch-specific documentation for traceability.

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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.