L(+)-Lactic acid

About This Item

Molecular Formula	C₃H₆O₃
CAS Number	79-33-4

FC-0240518

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Properties

Chemical Identifiers

IUPAC Name	(2S)-2-hydroxypropanoic acid
SMILES	CC(C(=O)O)O
InChI Key	JVTAAEKCZFNVCJ-REOHCLBHSA-N
InChI	InChI=1S/C3H6O3/c1-2(4)3(5)6/h2,4H,1H3,(H,5,6)/t2-/m0/s1

Physical Properties

Boiling Point	227.6±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point	16.8 °C
Flash Point	109.9±16.3 °C
Density	1.3±0.1 g/cm3

Safety Information

Hazard Class

Danger

Flash Point

109.9±16.3 °C

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.