Molekula
Sodium D-lactate
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Sodium D-lactate is the sodium salt of D-lactic acid, the (R)-enantiomer of lactic acid, and is used as a research-grade chiral chemical. It serves as a substrate and reference standard for D-lactate dehydrogenase assays and in studies of D-lactate metabolism. This chemical has a CAS number of 920-49-0, with a molecular formula of C3H5NaO3 and a molecular weight of 112.06 g/mol. It is stored at ambient conditions and carries a signal word of "Warning" for safety. Molekula supplies Sodium D-lactate from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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5 g — £504.00 per pack ex VAT · £604.80 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White to Off-white powder |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 90033280 |
| CAS Number | 920-49-0 |
| IUPAC Name | sodium (2R)-2-hydroxypropanoate |
| Molecular Formula | C3H5NaO3 |
| Molecular Weight | 112.06 |
| Exact Mass | 112.0136 |
| SMILES | C[C@H](C(=O)[O-])O.[Na+] |
| InChIKey | NGSFWBMYFKHRBD-HSHFZTNMSA-M |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C3H6O3.Na/c1-2(4)3(5)6;/h2,4H,1H3,(H,5,6);/q;+1/p-1/t2-;/m1./s1 |
| PubChem CID | 23666457 |
| REACH Code | Y113 |
| HTS Code | 29181151 |
| Tariff Code | 2918110000 |
Safety & GHS
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Health Hazard
GHS07
Hazard statements
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary statements
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
- 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)
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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- (2R)-2-Hydroxypropanoate (sodium)
- (R)-2-Hydroxypropanoic acid monosodium salt
- (R)-2-Hydroxypropionic acid sodium salt
- C3H5NaO3
- D-(-)-Lactic acid (sodium)
- D-sodium lactate
- Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, monosodium salt, (R)
- Sodium (R)-2-hydroxypropanoate
- Sodium lactate, d-
- Sodium;(2R)-2-hydroxypropanoate
Frequently asked questions
What is Sodium D-lactate commonly used for?
Sodium D-lactate is used as a research-grade chiral chemical, for example as a substrate or reference standard for D-lactate dehydrogenase assays and in studies of D-lactate metabolism.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of Sodium D-lactate?
The chemical formula is C₃H₅NaO₃, and the molecular weight is 112.06 g/mol.
How should Sodium D-lactate be stored?
Store in a tightly sealed container at ambient temperature, away from moisture and strong oxidizing agents.
What grades of Sodium D-lactate does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies Sodium D-lactate as a research-grade, enantiopure (R)-form chemical for laboratory use.
Can Molekula supply Sodium D-lactate in bulk quantities?
Yes, we offer bulk packaging options (e.g., drums, totes) for Sodium D-lactate, with flexible quantities based on customer requirements.
What documentation is provided with a Sodium D-lactate order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA), Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), and batch-specific documentation for traceability.
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