Molekula
Sodium lactate, powder
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ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 certified · Supplying laboratories and industry since 2000 · Listed pack sizes are a starting point — we manufacture, source and repack to the quantity you need
Sodium lactate, powder is a hygroscopic salt used as a pH adjuster, preservative, and humectant in food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. It is a sodium salt of lactic acid with a molecular formula of CH3CH(OH)COONa and a molecular weight of 112.06 g/mol. CAS number: 72-17-3. Store at 2 to 8 °C. Signal word: Warning. Molekula supplies Sodium lactate, powder from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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100 g — £26.30 per pack ex VAT · £31.56 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White powder |
| Water | ≤2.0% |
| Heavy metals | ≤0.001% |
| Chloride (Cl-) | ≤0.005% |
| Assay | ≥90.0% |
| Iron (Fe) | ≤0.005% |
| Sulphates (SO4)(2-) | ≤0.01% |
| Arsenate | ≤0.0002% |
| pH (1-10% solution) | 6.5-7.5 |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | 2 to 8 °C |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 90018783 |
| CAS Number | 72-17-3 |
| IUPAC Name | sodium 2-hydroxypropanoate |
| EC Number | 200-772-0 |
| Molecular Formula | CH3CH(OH)COONa |
| Molecular Weight | 112.06 |
| Exact Mass | 112.0136 |
| SMILES | CC(C(=O)[O-])O.[Na+] |
| InChIKey | NGSFWBMYFKHRBD-UHFFFAOYSA-M |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C3H6O3.Na/c1-2(4)3(5)6;/h2,4H,1H3,(H,5,6);/q;+1/p-1 |
| PubChem CID | 23666456 |
| REACH Code | Y113 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| Tariff Code | 29181100 |
Safety & GHS
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Health Hazard
GHS07
Hazard statements
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
Precautionary statements
- P264 Wash thoroughly after handling
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
- P337+313 If eye irritation persists get medical advice/attention
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, 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
No alternate names recorded for this product.
Frequently asked questions
What is sodium lactate powder used for?
Sodium lactate powder is commonly used as a humectant, preservative, and pH adjuster in cosmetics, food, and pharmaceutical applications.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of sodium lactate?
The formula is CH3CH(OH)COONa and the molecular weight is 112.06 g/mol.
How should sodium lactate powder be stored?
Store at 2 to 8 °C to maintain stability and prevent degradation.
What grade of sodium lactate is available?
Molekula offers food-grade and pharmaceutical-grade sodium lactate powder.
Can Molekula supply sodium lactate in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply sodium lactate powder in bulk quantities upon request.
What documentation comes with a sodium lactate order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and safety data sheet (SDS) with the shipment.
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