L-Lactic acid, anhydrous, 98%

CAS: 79-33-4

Ref. 02-L13242

Product Information

• Name: L-Lactic acid, anhydrous, 98%
• Synonyms: (α)-lactate (+)-lactic acid (α)-lactic acid espiritin sarcolactic acid paralactic acid (S)-milchsaeure L-milchsaeure, (+)-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, 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

Description

Useful chiral synthon, building block for depsipeptides.L-Lactic acid is an intermediate in the fermentation of sugar. It plays a vital role in several biochemical processes. It is a major ingredient in processed foods such as yogurt, cottage cheeses, koumiss and kombucha. It gives the sour flavor to sourdough breads. It finds application in pharmaceuticals to prepare water-soluble lactates, topical preparations and cosmetics. It acts as a food preservative, flavoring agent, curing agent, descaler, soap-scum remover and an anti-bacterial agent. It is an active component of lactated Ringer's solution and Hartmann's solution. Further, it is used for fluid resuscitation after blood loss due to trauma and surgery. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

• Brand: Alfa Aesar By Thermo Fisher Scientific

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 90.08
• Formula: C₃H₆O₃
• Purity: 98%
• Color/Form: Crystalline powder, White to pale cream
• InChI key: JVTAAEKCZFNVCJ-REOHCLBHSA-N