Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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

Catalog number: A17268.36
500 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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

Catalog number: A17268.36
500 g, Each
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Catalog number: A17268.36
also known as A17268-36
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
79-33-4
IUPAC Name
(2S)-2-hydroxypropanoic acid
Molecular Formula
C3H6O3
InChI Key
JVTAAEKCZFNVCJ-REOHCLBHSA-N
SMILES
C[C@H](O)C(O)=O
Appearance (Color)
Clear, colorless to very pale yellow
Form
Liquid
Acid-base back titration
> 85.0% (total acidity as lactic acid)
Optical Rotation
-12.8 ? 1.2? (c = 2.5 in 1N NaOH)
Refractive Index
1.4250-1.4290 @ 20?C

Description

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

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    Classification of the substance or mixture
    CLP classification - Regulation(EC) No 1272/2008
    Skin Corrosion/Irritation
    Category 1
    Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation
    Category 1
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    Hazard Statements

    H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

    EU Specific Hazard Statements

    EUH071 - Corrosive to the respiratory tract

    Precautionary Statements

    P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

    P301 + P330 + P331 - IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting

    P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower

    P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing

    P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician