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L1750

Sigma-Aldrich

L-(+)-Lactic acid

≥98%

Synonym(s):

(S)-2-Hydroxypropionic acid, Sarcolactic acid

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C3H6O3
CAS Number:
79-33-4
Molecular Weight:
90.08
Beilstein:
1720251
EC Number:
201-196-2
MDL number:
MFCD00064266
UNSPSC Code:
12161700
PubChem Substance ID:
24896289
NACRES:
NA.25

Quality Level

200

Assay

≥98%

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

C[C@H](O)C(O)=O

InChI

1S/C3H6O3/c1-2(4)3(5)6/h2,4H,1H3,(H,5,6)/t2-/m0/s1

InChI key

JVTAAEKCZFNVCJ-REOHCLBHSA-N

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General description

L-(+)-Lactic acid is the only naturally occurring lactic acid in humans and mammals. Commercially, few bacteria like Lactobacillus casei, L. delbrueckii, Streptococcus lactis produces L-Lactic acid by fermentation process. Lactic acid activates hydroxycarboxylic acid receptor, G-protein coupled receptor 81 (GPR81).

Application

Lactic acid has been used:
  • as a component in substrate solution II for lactate dehydrogenase reaction
  • as an additive in storage solution A
  • as a supplement in the artificial gastric juice preparation for evaluation of degree of resistance Lactobacillus to the gastric stresses

Biochem/physiol Actions

L-(+)-Lactic acid is used as a substrate for lactic acid dehydrogenase and lactate oxidase.

Pictograms

Corrosion
GHS05

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H314

Hazard Classifications

Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1C

Supplementary Hazards

EUH071

Storage Class Code

8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

230.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

110.00 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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