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252476

Lactic acid solution

≥85% in H₂O, solution, ACS reagent grade

Synonym(s):

2-Hydroxypropionic acid solution, DL-Lactic acid solution

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Linear Formula:
CH3CH(OH)CO2H
CAS Number:
50-21-5
Molecular Weight:
90.08
NACRES:
NA.21
PubChem Substance ID:
24855212
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
MDL number:
MFCD00004520
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
5238667
Assay:
85.0-90.0%
Concentration:
≥85%, 85.0-90.0% in H2O
Grade:
ACS reagent

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Product Name

Lactic acid solution, ACS reagent, ≥85%

InChI

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

SMILES string

CC(O)C(O)=O

InChI key

JVTAAEKCZFNVCJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

grade

ACS reagent

assay

85.0-90.0%

concentration

≥85%, 85.0-90.0% in H2O

impurities

H2SO4, passes test (darkened)

ign. residue

≤0.02%

refractive index

n20/D 1.4251

density

1.209 g/mL at 25 °C

anion traces

chloride (Cl-): ≤0.001%, sulfate (SO42-): ≤0.002%

cation traces

Fe: ≤5 ppm, heavy metals: ≤5 ppm (by ICP)

functional group

carboxylic acid, hydroxyl

Quality Level

200

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Application

Lactic acid solution has been used in the preparation of poly(lactic acid) (PLA)/lactic acid (LA) blends to enhance the biodegradability rate of PLA.

Other Notes

Contains varying amounts of intermolecular esterification products.

pictograms

Corrosion
GHS05

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Danger

hcodes

H314

Hazard Classifications

Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1C

supp_hazards

EUH071

Storage Class

8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

Group 4: Flammable liquids + Type 3 petroleums + Hazardous rank III + Water soluble liquid

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Substances Subject to be Indicated Names

ishl_indicated

Substances Subject to be Notified Names

ishl_notified

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0000379048
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Biodegradability of poly (lactic acid)(PLA)/lactic acid (LA) blends using anaerobic digester sludge
Lee JC, et al
Macromolecular Research, 24(8), 741-747 (2016)
A literature review of poly (lactic acid).
Garlotta D.
Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 9(2), 63-84 (2001)
Kwon et al.
Enzyme and microbial technology, 26(2-4), 209-215 (2000-02-26)
Batch fermentation studies were performed to evaluate the potentials of a complex nitrogen source, soybean, as an alternative to yeast extract for the economical production of lactic acid by Lactobacillus rhamnosus. An enzyme-hydrolysate of soybean meal, Soytone, with an adequate
L (+) lactic acid fermentation and its product polymerization.
Narayanan N, et al.
Electronic journal of Biotechnology, 7(2), 167-178 (2004)
Mauro Vasconi et al.
Foods (Basel, Switzerland), 9(5) (2020-05-01)
Processed fish roes are acquiring considerable importance in the modern food market, entering more and more often as an ingredient in food preparation and as caviar substitutes. In this study, we defined quality, traceability and safety issues related to processed
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