Identification | ||
Name | L(+)-Lactic acid | |
Synonyms | (S)-(+)-2-Hydroxypropanoic acid; Sarcolactic acid | |
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Molecular Structure |
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Molecular Formula | C3H6O3 | |
Molecular Weight | 90.08 | |
CAS Registry Number | 79-33-4 | |
EINECS | 201-196-2 | |
Properties | ||
Density | 1.206 | |
Boiling point | 125 ºC | |
Refractive index | 1.426-1.428 | |
alpha | -13.5 º (c=2.5, 1.5N NaOH) | |
Water solubility | SOLUBLE |