L0625
D-(−)-Lactic acid
≥90%
Synonym(s):
(R)-2-Hydroxypropionic acid
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About This Item
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C3H6O3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
90.08
Beilstein:
1720252
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352201
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.25
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Assay
≥90%
storage temp.
−20°C
SMILES string
C[C@@H](O)C(O)=O
InChI
1S/C3H6O3/c1-2(4)3(5)6/h2,4H,1H3,(H,5,6)/t2-/m1/s1
InChI key
JVTAAEKCZFNVCJ-UWTATZPHSA-N
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Application
Lactic acid is used as a reagent in organic synthesis (in the manufacture of adhesives). It is used in the leather, textile, and tanning industries. It may be used as a plasticizer, a catalyst, or an acidifying agent. Lactic acid has even been used as a flavoring agent in the manufacture of tobacco products.
Biochem/physiol Actions
In animals, lactic acid is a metabolic compound produced by proliferating cells and during anaerobic conditions such as strenuous exercise. Lactic acid can be oxidized back to pyruvate or converted to glucose via gluconeogenesis. Lactic acid is preferentially metabolized by neurons in several mammal species and during early brain development. D-lactate was utilized four times more slowly than L-lactate, but both isomers are absorbed at the same rate from the intestine.
Analysis Note
Assayed enzymatically using D(−)lactic dehydrogenase
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Danger
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1C
Supplementary Hazards
Storage Class Code
8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials
WGK
WGK 1
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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