CAS 79-33-4: L(+)-Lactic acid
Description:L(+)-Lactic acid, with the CAS number 79-33-4, is an organic acid that plays a crucial role in various biological processes. It is a chiral molecule, existing in two enantiomeric forms, with L(+)-lactic acid being the biologically active form commonly produced during anaerobic respiration in muscles. This compound is a colorless, syrupy liquid with a slightly acidic taste and a characteristic odor. It is soluble in water, making it useful in various applications, including food preservation, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. L(+)-Lactic acid is also utilized in the production of biodegradable plastics and as a pH regulator in various formulations. Its ability to act as a natural preservative and its role as a metabolic intermediate in the human body highlight its significance in both industrial and biological contexts. Additionally, it has been studied for its potential health benefits, including its role in muscle recovery and as a probiotic. Overall, L(+)-lactic acid is a versatile compound with diverse applications across multiple fields.
Formula:C3H6O3
InChI:InChI=1S/C3H6O3/c1-2(4)3(5)6/h2,4H,1H3,(H,5,6)/t2-/m0/s1
InChI key:InChIKey=JVTAAEKCZFNVCJ-REOHCLBHSA-N
SMILES:O=C(O)C(O)C
- Synonyms:
- (+)-Lactic acid
- (2S)-2-Hydroxypropanoic acid
- (S)-(+)-2-Hydroxypropanoic acid
- (S)-(+)-Lactic acid
- (S)-2-Hydroxypropionic acid
- 1-(+)-Lactic acid
- <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-(+)-Lactic acid
- <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-(+)-α-Hydroxypropionic acid
- Acide l-(+)-lactique
- Acido L-(+)-Lactico
- See more synonyms
- Espiritin
- HiPure 90
- L(+)-Lactic acid solution
- L(+)lactic acid free acid sigmaultra
- L-(+)-α-Hydroxypropionic acid
- L-Lactic acid, free acid
- Lactate Standard 40 Mg/Dl
- Lactic acid, <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-
- Lactic acid, L-
- PURAC Powder H 60
- Paralactic acid
- Ph 90
- Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, (2S)-
- Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, (S)-
- Purac
- Purac FCC 50
- Purac Sanilac
- Sarcolactic acid
- Tisulac
- d-Lactic acid
- l-(+)-Milchsaeure
Brand | Product data | Purity | Price range | Estimated delivery |
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![]() | L-Lactic Acid 1N Solution REF: SR-41158CAS: 79-33-4 | - - - | 25.00 €~27.00 € | Wed 28 May 25 |
![]() | L-Lactic Acid extrapure AR, ACS, ExiPlus, Multi-Compendial, 88% REF: SR-21206CAS: 79-33-4 | min. 88% | 24.00 €~44.00 € | Wed 28 May 25 |
![]() | L-Lactic Acid 0.1N Solution REF: SR-54492CAS: 79-33-4 | - - - | 16.00 €~30.00 € | Wed 28 May 25 |
![]() | L-Lactic Acid-2-13C REF: TR-L113502CAS: 79-33-4 | - - - | 1,568.00 € | Tue 10 Jun 25 |
![]() | L-Lactic acid - 98% REF: 3D-FL168668CAS: 79-33-4 | 97.5 To 102.5% | - - - | Discontinued product |
![]() | L-Lactic acid, solution, 85%+ REF: 3D-FL162669CAS: 79-33-4 | Min 85% | - - - | Discontinued product |
![]() | L-Lactic acid solution, 90.0% REF: 3D-L-0990CAS: 79-33-4 | - - - | - - - | Discontinued product |
![]() | L-Lactic acid REF: 3D-FL04275CAS: 79-33-4 | Min 80% | - - - | Discontinued product |
![]() | L-Lactic acid REF: 3D-L-1001CAS: 79-33-4 | - - - | - - - | Discontinued product |

Ref: SR-41158
500ml | 27.00 € | ||
1000ml | 25.00 € |

L-Lactic Acid extrapure AR, ACS, ExiPlus, Multi-Compendial, 88%
Ref: SR-21206
500ml | 24.00 € | ||
2500ml | 44.00 € |

Ref: SR-54492
500ml | 16.00 € | ||
1000ml | 30.00 € |

L-Lactic Acid-2-13C
Controlled ProductRef: TR-L113502
25mg | 1,568.00 € |

L-Lactic acid - 98%
Ref: 3D-FL168668
1kg | Discontinued | Request information | |
25g | Discontinued | Request information | |
2kg | Discontinued | Request information | |
50g | Discontinued | Request information | |
100g | Discontinued | Request information | |
250g | Discontinued | Request information | |
500g | Discontinued | Request information |

L-Lactic acid, solution, 85%+
Ref: 3D-FL162669
1kg | Discontinued | Request information | |
2kg | Discontinued | Request information | |
5kg | Discontinued | Request information | |
250g | Discontinued | Request information | |
25kg | Discontinued | Request information |

L-Lactic acid solution, 90.0%
Ref: 3D-L-0990
5kg | Discontinued | Request information | |
10kg | Discontinued | Request information | |
25kg | Discontinued | Request information |

L-Lactic acid
Ref: 3D-FL04275
1kg | Discontinued | Request information | |
2kg | Discontinued | Request information | |
5kg | Discontinued | Request information | |
10kg | Discontinued | Request information | |
500g | Discontinued | Request information |

L-Lactic acid
Ref: 3D-L-1001
1kg | Discontinued | Request information | |
5kg | Discontinued | Request information | |
250g | Discontinued | Request information | |
500g | Discontinued | Request information | |
2500g | Discontinued | Request information |