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L(+)-Lactic acid
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L(+)-Lactic acid is a naturally occurring organic acid widely used as a pH regulator, flavoring agent, and chemical intermediate in the pharmaceutical and food industries. It is also applied in leather tanning, textile dyeing and finishing, pulp and paper processing, and as an additive in animal feed. This product is identified by CAS number 79-33-4 and carries no signal word. Molekula supplies L(+)-Lactic acid from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.
Overview
- SKU
- 90005145
- CAS Number
- 79-33-4
- IUPAC Name
- (2S)-2-hydroxypropanoic acid
- EC Number
- 201-196-2
- Exact Mass
- 90.0317
- SMILES
- C[C@@H](C(=O)O)O
- InChIKey
- JVTAAEKCZFNVCJ-REOHCLBHSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C3H6O3/c1-2(4)3(5)6/h2,4H,1H3,(H,5,6)/t2-/m0/s1
- PubChem CID
- 107689
Synonyms
- (+)-Lactic acid
- (2S)-2-hydroxypropanoic acid
- (S)-2-Hydroxypropanoic acid
- (S)-2-Hydroxypropionic acid
- (S)-Lactic acid
- Lactic acid, L-
- Paralactic acid
- Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, (2S)-
- Sarcolactic acid
- Tisulac
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
- Melting Point
- 16.8 °C
- pKa
- pKa = 3.861
Source: PubChem CID 107689 (Human Metabolome Database (HMDB), ChEMBL)
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Frequently asked questions
What is L(+)-Lactic acid used for?
L(+)-Lactic acid is widely used as a pH regulator, flavoring agent, and preservative in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of L(+)-Lactic acid?
The chemical formula for L(+)-Lactic acid is C3H6O3 and it has a molecular weight of 90.08 g/mol.
How should L(+)-Lactic acid be stored?
It should be stored in a cool, dry place in a tightly sealed container, away from direct sunlight and incompatible substances.
What grade of L(+)-Lactic acid is available?
Please contact our sales team to confirm the specific grade and purity levels currently available for your requirements.
Can Molekula supply L(+)-Lactic acid in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply L(+)-Lactic acid in various quantities, ranging from laboratory scale to bulk industrial volumes.
What documentation comes with the order?
Every order is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to ensure full traceability and compliance.
Related products
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.