Synonyms: 2-Hydroxypropionic acid; Ethylidenelactic acid
Molecular Formula: C3H6O3
Molecular Weight: 90.08
CAS Number: 50-21-5
EG/EC Number: 209-954-4
Properties
Melting Point: 17º C
Density: 1.18-1.20
Solubility in water: Soluble
Specification
Appearance: Colorless to light yellow liquid
Color: 50-100 APHA
Content: 85% min
Residue on Ignition: 0.1% max
Heavy Metals (as Pb): 0.001% max
Iron (as Fe): 0.001% max
Arsenic (as AS): 0.0001% max
Chloride (as Cl-): 0.001% max
Sulfates (as SO2-4): 0.002% max
Reducing Sugar: Pass test
Density: 1.18-1.20 g/ml at 20° C
Lactic acid Chemical Properties |
mp |
18°C |
bp |
122 °C15 mm Hg(lit.) |
alpha |
-0.05 º (c= neat 25 ºC) |
density |
1.209 g/mL at 25 °C |
refractive index |
n20/D 1.4262 |
Fp |
>230 °F |
storage temp. |
2-8°C |
form |
syrup |
Water Solubility |
SOLUBLE |
Merck |
14,5336 |
BRN |
1209341 |
Stability: |
Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
Storage and Packing
Packing: 25kgs net plastic drum
Applications
Lactic acid is used as Preservative and flavoring agent for foods, pharmaceuticals, personal care products.
Safety Infromation
Hazard Code: Xi
Risk Statement: 26-36
Safety Statements: 36/37/38.