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L-(+)-Lactic acid lithium salt

SKU 28084346 CAS 27848-80-2 C3H5LiO3 MW 96.01 Available on enquiry

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L-(+)-Lactic acid lithium salt is a lithium salt derivative of lactic acid, primarily used in pharmaceuticals and as a biochemical reagent, for example as a substrate for lactate dehydrogenase and lactate oxidase. It is also employed in biochemical research for metabolic studies and as a chiral building block in organic synthesis. This chemical has a CAS number of 27848-80-2, with the molecular formula C3H5LiO3 and a molecular weight of 96.01. Store it at 2 to 8°C. It carries no signal word, indicating low acute toxicity. Molekula supplies L-(+)-Lactic acid lithium salt from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

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Overview

SKU: 28084346
CAS Number: 27848-80-2
IUPAC Name: lithium (2S)-2-hydroxypropanoate
Molecular Formula: C3H5LiO3
Molecular Weight: 96.01
Exact Mass: 96.0399
SMILES: [Li+].C[C@@H](C(=O)[O-])O
InChIKey: GKQWYZBANWAFMQ-DKWTVANSSA-M
InChI: InChI=1S/C3H6O3.Li/c1-2(4)3(5)6;/h2,4H,1H3,(H,5,6);/q;+1/p-1/t2-;/m0./s1
PubChem CID: 23687877

Synonyms

(S)-2-Hydroxypropionic acid lithium salt
C3H5LiO3
L-Lactic acid lithium
Lithium (S)-2-hydroxypropanoate
Lithium (S)-2-Hydroxypropionate
Lithium L-lactate
lithium;(2S)-2-hydroxypropanoate
lithium(1+) (2S)-2-hydroxypropanoate
Propanoic acid,2-hydroxy-,lithium salt(1:1),(2S)-
Sarcolactic acid, lithium salt

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Frequently asked questions

What is L-(+)-Lactic acid lithium salt commonly used for?

This compound is primarily used as a chiral building block in organic synthesis, in pH buffering systems, and as a lithium source in electrochemical applications.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight?

The formula is C₃H₅LiO₃ with a molecular weight of 96.01 g/mol.

How should L-(+)-Lactic acid lithium salt be stored?

Store at 2–8°C in a tightly sealed container to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

What grades or purities are available for this product?

Molekula supplies this product in analytical and synthesis-grade purity, typically ≥98% by HPLC or NMR.

Can Molekula supply this product in bulk quantities?

Yes, we offer bulk packaging options (e.g., 1 kg, 5 kg, and larger) for industrial or research-scale applications.

What documentation is provided with an order?

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.