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Lactic acid
SpectraBase Compound ID EVMe25DTzoy
InChI InChI=1S/C3H6O3/c1-2(4)3(5)6/h2,4H,1H3,(H,5,6)
InChIKey JVTAAEKCZFNVCJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Mol Weight 90.08 g/mol
Molecular Formula C3H6O3
Exact Mass 90.031694 g/mol

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SpectraBase Spectrum ID 6D4OEf0K4Xa
Name LACTIC ACID
Boiling Point 122C/14-15MM
CAS Registry Number 50-21-5
Comments Physical Description= CRYSTALS
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Density 1.209
Flash Point >110C
Formula C3H6O3
Instrument Name DigiLab FTS-40
Melting Point 16.8C
Molecular Weight 90.08
Optical Properties Index of Refraction= (20C) 1.4251
RTECS Number OD2800000
Sample Description CARBOXYLIC ACID
Synonyms 2-HYDROXYPROPANOIC ACID; alpha-HYDROXYPROPIONIC ACID; MILK ACID
Technique FTIR
Use FOOD ADDITIVE; PLASTICIZER; ADHESIVE; PHARMACEUTICAL ADDITIVE