L1250
DL-Lactic acid
85 % (w/w), syrup
Synonym(s):
milk acid, 2-Hydroxypropionic acid
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Linear Formula:
CH3CH(OH)COOH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
90.08
Beilstein:
1209341
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352201
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.25
Assay
≥85.0% (titration)
Quality Level
form
syrup
concentration
85 % (w/w)
refractive index
n20/D 1.425 (lit.)
pKa (25 °C)
(1) 3.73, (2) 3.79 (L(+)-isomer)
bp
122 °C/15 mmHg (lit.)
density
1.209 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
storage temp.
room temp
SMILES string
CC(O)C(O)=O
InChI
1S/C3H6O3/c1-2(4)3(5)6/h2,4H,1H3,(H,5,6)
InChI key
JVTAAEKCZFNVCJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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Application
Lactic acid is used as a reagent in organic synthesis (in the manufacture of adhesives). It is used in the leather, textile, and tanning industries. It may be used as a plasticizer, a catalyst, or an acidifying agent. Lactic acid has even been used as a flavoring agent in the manufacture of tobacco products.
Biochem/physiol Actions
In animals, lactic acid is a metabolic compound produced by proliferating cells and during anaerobic conditions such as strenuous exercise. Lactic acid can be oxidized back to pyruvate or converted to glucose via gluconeogenesis. Lactic acid is preferentially metabolized by neurons in several mammal species and during early brain development.
Preparation Note
This product is miscible with water (10% v/v).
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Danger
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1C
Supplementary Hazards
Storage Class Code
8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials
WGK
WGK 1
Flash Point(F)
235.4 °F - closed cup
Flash Point(C)
113 °C - closed cup
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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Mohamed Ali Abdel-Rahman et al.
Biotechnology advances, 31(6), 877-902 (2013-04-30)
Fermentative production of optically pure lactic acid has roused interest among researchers in recent years due to its high potential for applications in a wide range of fields. More specifically, the sharp increase in manufacturing of biodegradable polylactic acid (PLA)
Annabelle Olsson et al.
Journal of wildlife diseases, 49(3), 560-567 (2013-06-20)
Using a prospective, randomized study design we demonstrate that midazolam sedation minimizes acidosis compared with physical restraint in captive juvenile estuarine crocodiles during handling or noninvasive procedures at preferred body temperature. A dose of midazolam (5.0 mg/kg) was administered intramuscularly
Stephen Yiu Chuen Choi et al.
The Journal of pathology, 230(4), 350-355 (2013-06-05)
The common preference of cancers for lactic acid-generating metabolic energy pathways has led to proposals that their reprogrammed metabolism confers growth advantages such as decreased susceptibility to hypoxic stress. Recent observations, however, suggest that it generates a novel way for
Paula Gaspar et al.
Biotechnology advances, 31(6), 764-788 (2013-04-10)
The lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are a functionally related group of low-GC Gram-positive bacteria known essentially for their roles in bioprocessing of foods and animal feeds. Due to extensive industrial use and enormous economical value, LAB have been intensively studied
Eileen F O' Shea et al.
Current opinion in biotechnology, 24(2), 130-134 (2013-01-23)
Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) produce a wide variety of antimicrobial peptides (bacteriocins) which contribute to the safety and preservation of fermented foods. This review discusses strategies that have been or could be employed to further enhance the commercial application of
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