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Pharm-Rx Lactic Acid

CAS Number
50-21-5
Chemical Name
Lactic acid
Molecular Formula
C₃-H₆-O₃

Pharm-Rx Lactic Acid is derived from fermentation, and functions as an acidulant. Available in liquid form, it exhibits solubility in ethanol and ether.

Properties

Physical Form
Liquid
Pharma and Nutraceuticals Functions
Acidulant

Product families

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Excipients
  • Formulation & Processing Aids

Other characteristics

Synonyms

(±)-Lactic acid, (RS)-2-Hydroxypropanoic acid, 2-Hydroxy-2-methylacetic acid, 2-Hydroxypropanoic acid, 2-Hydroxypropionic acid, DL-Lactic acid, Lactate, NSC 367919, α-Hydroxypropanoic acid, α-Hydroxypropionic acid

Functions
Acidulant
Soluble In
  • Ethanol Soluble
  • Ether Soluble
Technology
Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
FDA Disclaimer

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Ingredient Origin
Fermentation
Chemical Inventories
  • AICS (Australia)
  • DSL (Canada)
  • ECL (Korea)
  • EINECS (EU)
  • ENCS (Japan)
  • IECSC (China)
  • NZIoC (New Zealand)
  • PICCS (Phillipines)

Technical data

Table 1 of 1

1 row
CharacteristicValue
Molecular Weight90.08

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