Description
(S)-2-Hydroxypropionic acid, Sarcolactic acid; L-(+)-Lactic acid
| CAS | 79-33-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C3H6O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 90.08 |
| Shelf Life | 60 Months |
| Physical Properties | |||
| Physical State at 20 °C | Liquid | Colour | Clear colorless |
| Odour | Slight acrid odor | pH Value | 2 |
| Melting Point/ Freezing Point [°C] | 17 °C | Flash Point [°C] | 113 °C |
| Boiling Point [°C] | 122 °C | Vapour Pressure [20°C] | 0 kPa (@ 20°C) |
| Vapour Density | >1 | Density [g/cm3] | 1.209 |
| Solubility in Water [% weight] | Soluble in water | Partition Coefficient Log POW Octanol / Water at 20°C | -0.7 |
| Specifications | |||
| Appearance | A clear colorless to slightly yellow syrupy liquid | Colour Scale | Max. 50 APHA |
| Positve Test For Lactate | Passes test | Total Acidity (As Lactic Acid) | Min. 88.0% w/w |
| Stereochemical Purity (L+) | Min. 97.0% | Density (At 20°C) | 1.19-1.21 g/ml |
| Heavy Metal (As Pb) | Max. 0.001% | Iron (Fe) | Max. 0.001% |
| Calcium (Ca) | Max. 0.001% | Chloride (Cl) | Max. 0.001% |
| Sulphate (So4) | Max. 0.001% | Sulphated Ash | Max. 0.05% |
| Cyanide (Cn) | Max. 0.0005% | Lead (Pb) | Max. 0.00005% |
| Arsenic (As) | Max. 0.0001% | Mercury (Hg) | Max. 0.0001% |
| Reducing Substance (As Sugars) | Passes test | Citric, Oxalic, Tartaric And Phosporic Acid | Passes test |
| Dangerous Goods Information | |||
| UN Number | – | DG Class | – |
| Safety Information & Hazard Symbols | |
| Symbol | GHS05 |
| Signal Word | Danger |
| Hazard Statement | H315-H318 |
| Precaution Statement | P280-P305 + P351 + P338 |















