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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 w7jxGOenDD
Name LACTIC ACID
Source of Sample Fluka Chemie AG, Buchs, Switzerland
Boiling Point 119C/12mm (dec.)
CAS Registry Number 50-21-5
Comments OCCURS IN SOUR MILK; DISTRIBUTED IN NATURE STARCH, MOLASSES AND POTATOES; ALSO OBTAINED FROM SULFITE PULP LIQUOR
Copyright Copyright © 1980, 1981-2024 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Density (20/4C) 1.209
Flash Point 110C
Formula C3H6O3
InChI InChI=1S/C3H6O3/c1-2(4)3(5)6/h2,4H,1H3,(H,5,6)
InChIKey JVTAAEKCZFNVCJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Melting Point 25-26C
Molecular Weight 90.078003
Optical Properties Index of Refraction= (20C) 1.4251
Safety Data Risks and Safety Phrases= CORROSIVE; IRRITANT; VOLATILE IN SUPERHEATED STEAM
Synonyms PROPIONIC ACID, 2-HYDROXY-, 2-HYDROXYPROPANOIC ACID 2-HYDROXYPROPIONIC ACID ACETONIC ACID
Technique CAPILLARY CELL: NEAT
Use USED TO PRODUCE CHEESE, FOOD PRODUCTS, AND MEDICINES; USED IN DYEING BATH, AS A SOLVENT, AND AS ACIDULANT IN BEVERAGES; USED TO DEHAIR AND DECALCIFY HIDES