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Lactic Acid

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Chemical Product

Lactic Acid

    Synonyms:
    2-Hydroxypropanoic Acid
    Molecular Formula:
    C3H6O3
    Cas Number:
    79-33-4
    Molecular Weight:
    90.08 g/mol
    Product Description:
    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.
    Applications:
    - 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).

Physical and Chemical Properties:


Properties
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
  • Product Description
  • Applications
  • Physical and Chemical Properties
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).

Physical and Chemical Properties:


Properties Data
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