L(+)-Lactic acid

Synonyms: 2-HYDROXYPROPIONIC ACID;L(+)-LACTIC ACID;L-LACTIC ACID;L-(+)-MILK ACID;L-(+)-2-HYDROXYPROPANOIC ACID;L-2-HYDROXYPROPIONIC ACID;SARCOLACTIC ACID;(S)-(+)-LACTIC ACID 

CAS: 79-33-4 

MF: C3H6O3 

MW: 90.08 

EINECS: 201-196-2 

Product Categories: Functional Materials;Hydroxycarboxylic Acids (for High-Performance Polymer Research);Reagent for High-Performance Polymer Research;Intermediates & Fine Chemicals;Pharmaceuticals 

mp  52-54°C 

alpha  -13.5 o (c=2.5, 1.5N NaOH) 

bp  125 °C  

density  1.206 g/mL at 25 °C

refractive index  n20/D 1.427

Fp  >230 °F

storage temp.  2-8°C

solubility  H2O: 10 mg/mL, clear, colorless

Water Solubility  SOLUBLE 

Sensitive  Hygroscopic 

Merck  14,5337 

BRN  1720251 

Chemical Properties : Crystalline Solid 

Usage : Occurs in small quantities in the blood and muscle fluid of man and animals. The lactic acid concentration increases in muscle and blood after vigorous activity. L-(+)-Lactic acid is also present in liver, kidney, thymus gland, human amniotic fluid.