Molekula
DL-Lactic acid
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DL-Lactic acid is a chiral organic compound used in pharmaceuticals, food additives, and biodegradable plastics. It is a racemic mixture of L- and D-enantiomers, commonly employed as a pH adjuster and intermediate in chemical synthesis. Industrial buyers also use it in leather tanning, textile printing and dyeing, metal plating, and cosmetic formulations. Available in high purity with a molecular weight of 90.08 g/mol, it has a CAS number of 598-82-3 and is stored at ambient temperatures. It is classified as a hazardous substance with a signal word of Danger. Molekula supplies DL-Lactic acid from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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1 kg — $85.10 per pack
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Oily Liquid |
| Colour (Pt-Co) | ≤150 |
| Heavy metals | ≤10ppm |
| Chloride (Cl-) | ≤0.002% |
| Assay | ≥80.0% |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤0.1% |
| Iron (Fe) | ≤0.001% |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤1mg/kg |
| Sulphates (SO4)(2-) | ≤0.005% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Transport Class | 8 |
| Packing Group | III |
| Acidity | Acid |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Odour | Available forms have very slightly acrid odor |
| Melting Point | 16.8 °C |
| Boiling Point | 122 °C at 1.50E+01 mm Hg |
| Density | 1.2 (relative, water = 1) |
| Water Solubility | Miscible with water |
| Vapour Pressure | 0.0813 mmHg at 25 °C |
| Refractive Index | 1.4392 |
| pKa | pKa = 3.86 (at 20 °C) |
| log P (octanol/water) | -0.72 |
Source: PubChem CID 612 (HSDB, DrugBank, ICSC)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 52939142 |
| CAS Number | 598-82-3 |
| IUPAC Name | 2-hydroxypropanoic acid |
| EC Number | 200-018-0 |
| Molecular Formula | CH3CH(OH)COOH |
| Molecular Weight | 90.08 |
| Exact Mass | 90.0317 |
| SMILES | CC(C(=O)O)O |
| InChIKey | JVTAAEKCZFNVCJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C3H6O3/c1-2(4)3(5)6/h2,4H,1H3,(H,5,6) |
| PubChem CID | 612 |
| UN Number | UN3265 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 2918.11.1000 |
| Tariff Code | 2918110080 |
Safety & GHS
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Corrosive
GHS05
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Health Hazard
GHS07
Hazard statements
- EUH071 Corrosive to the respiratory tract
- H290 May be corrosive to metals
- H303 May be harmful if swallowed
- H313 May be harmful in contact with skin
- H314 (sub cat. 1C) Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Precautionary statements
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P301+312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
- P303+361 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse with water/shower
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, English (US), French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Synonyms
- 2-hydroxypropanoic acid
- 2-hydroxypropionic acid
- Acidum lacticum
- Ethylidenelactic acid
- lactic acid
- Lactovagan
- Milk acid
- Ordinary lactic acid
- Racemic lactic acid
- Tonsillosan
Frequently asked questions
What is DL-Lactic acid used for?
DL-Lactic acid is commonly used in pharmaceuticals, food additives, and biodegradable plastics due to its ability to act as a chiral building block and pH adjuster.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of DL-Lactic acid?
The formula is CH3CH(OH)COOH with a molecular weight of 90.08 g/mol.
How should DL-Lactic acid be stored?
It should be stored at ambient temperature, protected from moisture and heat, and kept in a tightly sealed container.
What grade of DL-Lactic acid does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies technical grade DL-Lactic acid; custom grades are available upon request.
Can Molekula supply DL-Lactic acid in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply DL-Lactic acid in bulk quantities; please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with a DL-Lactic acid order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS); additional documentation is available upon request.
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