| 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 | |