FC-0235637
Lactic acid
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About This Item
| Molecular Formula | C3H6O3 |
| CAS Number | 50-21-5 |
Properties
Chemical Identifiers
| IUPAC Name | 2-hydroxypropanoic acid |
| SMILES | CC(C(=O)O)O |
| InChI Key | JVTAAEKCZFNVCJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C3H6O3/c1-2(4)3(5)6/h2,4H,1H3,(H,5,6) |
Physical Properties
| Boiling Point | 122 °C at 15 mm Hg |
| Melting Point | Crystals from ether and isopropyl ether; melting point = 52.8 °C; pK = 3.83; soluble in water, alcohol, acetone, ether, glycerol; practically insoluble in chloroform. /D-lactic acid/ |
| Flash Point | 113 °C (235 °F) - closed cup |
| Density | 1.2 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
Safety Information
Hazard Class
Danger
Flash Point
113 °C (235 °F) - closed cup
Please refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for complete handling, storage, and disposal instructions. Follow all applicable regulations when working with this chemical reagent.