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L-Lactic Acid

Identification

Synonyms: Hydroxypropionic acid; L-(+)-Lactic acid; (S)-(+)-2-Hydroxypropanoic acid; (S)-2-Hydroxypropanoic acid

CAS No.: 79-33-4

Molecular Weight: 90.0786

Molecular Formula: C3H6O3

Structural Formula:

M.P.: 53 deg. C

B.P.: 119 deg. C (12 mm Hg)

Application

Food and pharmaceutical industry.

Specification*

Item
Refined heat stable grade Food grade (FCC IV)

Assay
80~90 % 80%min

Stereochemical purity, L-(+) 95% min. 97% min.

Density (20 deg. C) 1.18~1.23 1.18~1.19

Chroma 30 APHA max. 150 Hazen max.

Odor - Slight acidic

Taste - Mild acidic

Sulfide ashen powder
0.05%max. 0.1%max.

Sulfate (as SO4) 0.001%max. 0.001%max.

Chloride (as Cl) 0.001%max. 0.001%max.

Cyanide 0.0005% max.

Iron (as Fe) 0.0005%max 0.001%max.

Calcium (as Ca) 0.0002% max. 0.001% max.

Heavy metals as Pb 0.0005%max. 0.001%max.

Lead 0.0005% max.

Arsenate (as AsO) 1 ppm max. -

Heat stability 190~220 deg. C

Standard Packing

25, 250 kg net/poly drum

Risks and Safety Info

safe in land, sea and transportation

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