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W261114

Sigma-Aldrich

Lactic acid

greener alternative

natural, ≥85%

Synonym(s):

DL-Lactic acid, 2-Hydroxypropionic acid

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3CH(OH)COOH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
90.08
FEMA Number:
2611
Beilstein:
1209341
Council of Europe no.:
4c
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
8.004
NACRES:
NA.21
Organoleptic:
odorless
Grade:
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher
natural
Agency:
follows IFRA guidelines
Food allergen:
no known allergens
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grade

Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher
natural

Quality Level

Agency

follows IFRA guidelines

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009
FDA 21 CFR 117

Assay

≥85%

form

liquid

greener alternative product characteristics

Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses
Use of Renewable Feedstocks
Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry.

sustainability

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refractive index

n20/D 1.425 (lit.)

pH

2

bp

122 °C/15 mmHg (lit.)

density

1.209 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

cation traces

As: ≤3 ppm
Cd: ≤1 ppm
Fe: ≤10.0 ppm
Hg: ≤1 ppm
Pb: ≤10 ppm

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

no known allergens

greener alternative category

Organoleptic

odorless

SMILES string

CC(O)C(O)=O

InChI

1S/C3H6O3/c1-2(4)3(5)6/h2,4H,1H3,(H,5,6)

InChI key

JVTAAEKCZFNVCJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Lactic acid is commonly used as a preservative in milk products and also as a flavoring agent.
Remaining 15% contains: water, higher oligomers of lactic acid and other FEMA GRAS components
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Disclaimer

For R&D or non-EU Food use. Not for retail sale.


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Pictograms

Corrosion

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1C

Supplementary Hazards

Storage Class Code

8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

235.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

113 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves


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