L-(+)-Lactic acid, ca 85-90% aq. soln.
L-(+)-Lactic acid, ca 85-90% aq. soln.
L-(+)-Lactic acid, ca 85-90% aq. soln.
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L-(+)-Lactic acid, ca 85-90% aq. soln.

CAS: 79-33-4 | C3H6O3 | 90.078 g/mol
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS79-33-4
IUPAC Name(2S)-2-hydroxypropanoic acid
Molecular FormulaC3H6O3
InChI KeyJVTAAEKCZFNVCJ-REOHCLBHSA-N
SMILESC[C@H](O)C(O)=O
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
Appearance (Color)Clear colorless to pale yellow
FormLiquid
Acid-base back titration≥85.0% (total acidity as lactic acid) (non-U.S. specification)
Assay from Suppliers CofA≥85% (U.S. specification)
CommentSpecification differs for U.S. and non-U.S. material where indicated
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It is most commonly used for fluid resuscitation after blood loss due to trauma, surgery, or burn injury. It is used in the agricultural, chemical, leather processing, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics industries, used as an electroplating agent, food/feed additive, pH regulator, cleaning/washing agent, and tanning agent; used to flavor animal feeds; used as a solvent and intermediate in chemical production, as a pH regulator in fabric finishing, and in paints, coatings, soaps, and cleaning products; used to make large scale and fine chemicals, pulp-paper-paper products, food products, and plastic products, in mining, health services, agriculture-forestry-fishing, and building and construction work.

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.

Applications
It is most commonly used for fluid resuscitation after blood loss due to trauma, surgery, or burn injury. It is used in the agricultural, chemical, leather processing, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics industries, used as an electroplating agent, food/feed additive, pH regulator, cleaning/washing agent, disinfectant, and tanning agent; used to flavor animal feeds; used as a solvent and intermediate in chemical production, as a pH regulator in fabric finishing, and in paints, coatings, soaps, and cleaning products; used to make large scale and fine chemicals, pulp-paper-paper products, food products, and plastic products, in mining, health services, agriculture-forestry-fishing, and building and construction work.

Solubility
Fully miscible in water. Soluble in water.

Notes
Store away from strong bases and oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition.
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. Antonios G Mikos, et al.Preparation and characterization of poly(l-lactic acid) foams.Polymer.,1994,35(5), 1068-1077.
  2. Antonios G. Mikos, et al. Wetting of poly(l-lactic acid) and poly(dl-lactic-co-glycolic acid) foams for tissue culture.Biomater.,1994,15(1), 55-58.