Lactic acid, 85%
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About Lactic acid, 85%
Researchers and plant chemists source Lactic acid, 85% from Zemixal for routine and specialised work. Key data (Extra Pure): CAS 50-21-5, formula C3H6O3 and molar mass 90.08 g/mol. Typical appearance is clear colourless liquid.
Where it is used
- Flavour formulation
- Fragrance compounding
- Aroma research
- Organic synthesis
Handling and storage
Reported physical data: density 1.209 g/mL at 25 °C. Classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H314, H315 and H318. Read the SDS before first use.
Order it in 500 mL, 5 L, 4 x 25 kg and 160 kg packs or ask for a bulk quotation. Every shipment includes a batch certificate of analysis and a 16-section SDS. Request pricing online and we confirm availability, documentation and freight to your country.
Typical uses
- Flavour formulation
- Fragrance compounding
- Aroma research
- Organic synthesis
Applications
Grade guides
Specifications and identifiers
| Product name | Lactic acid, 85% |
|---|---|
| Catalogue number | ZX-018302 |
| CAS number | 50-21-5 |
| IUPAC name | 2-hydroxypropanoic acid |
| Molecular formula | C3H6O3 |
| Molar mass | 90.08 g/mol |
| Exact mass | 90.0317 |
| Grade | Extra Pure |
| Purity / assay | 85% |
| Physical form | Liquid |
| Appearance | Clear colourless liquid |
| Density | 1.209 g/mL at 25 °C |
| XLogP3 | -0.7 |
| H-bond donors / acceptors | 2 / 3 |
| Topological polar surface area | 57.5 Ų |
| HS code | 29181110 |
| InChIKey | JVTAAEKCZFNVCJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | CC(C(=O)O)O |
| PubChem CID | 612 |
| Synonyms | 2-Hydroxypropionic acid, DL-Lactic acid, Acidum lacticum, Milk acid, Racemic lactic acid, Ordinary lactic acid, Ethylidenelactic acid, Lactic acid, dl-, Kyselina mlecna, Lacticum acidum, Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, alpha-Hydroxypropionic acid |
Lot values are stated on the batch certificate of analysis. Ask for a typical COA with your quotation.
Safety and GHS hazards
Signal word Danger
- H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
- H315Causes skin irritation
- H318Causes serious eye damage
Precautionary statements P260, P264, P264 + P265, P280, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P352, P302 + P361 + P354, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P317, P321, P332 + P317, P362 + P364, P363, P405, P501
Classification summarised from public GHS notifications. It can vary with grade and concentration, so always follow the SDS supplied with your lot.
Pack sizes
| 500 mL | Quoted on request | |
| 5 L | Quoted on request | |
| 4 x 25 kg | Quoted on request | |
| 160 kg | Quoted on request |
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