⚠️ For information only; not a substitute for the official Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
Lactic Acid is an organic acid found in various foods and is commonly used in the food and pharmaceutical industries as a preservative and flavoring agent.
- Food Industry: Used as a preservative, acidulant, and in food fermentation.
- Pharmaceutical Industry: Used in topical applications and in drug formulations.
- Cosmetic Industry: Applied in creams, lotions, and exfoliating products.
- Biodegradable Plastics: Used in the production of polylactic acid (PLA).
Appearance
Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor
Mild odor
Molecular Formula
C3H6O3
Molecular Weight
90.08 g/mol
Boiling Point
122 °C
Density
1.209 g/cm³
Solubility
Soluble in water and ethanol
Flash Point
115 °C
Chemical Stability
Stable under normal conditions
IUPAC Name
(2S)-2-hydroxypropanoic acid
Molekulyar formul
C3H6O3
Molekulyar kütlə
90.08 g/mol g/mol
SMILES
CC(C(=O)O)O
InChIKey
JVTAAEKCZFNVCJ-REOHCLBHSA-N
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H315 Causes skin irritation
H318 Causes serious eye damage
⚠️ For information only; not a substitute for the official SDS.