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Lactic acid

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): L-(+)-Lactic acid, (S)-2-Hydroxypropionic acid, Sarcolactic acid
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₃H₆O₃
• CAS Number: 79-33-4
• Molecular Weight: 90.08
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• NACRES: NA.24
• PubChem Substance ID: 329750223
• EC Number: 200-018-0
• Beilstein/REAXYS Number: 1720251
• MDL number: MFCD00064266

Properties

• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• agency: USP
• API family: lactic acid
• assay: 89.1% (lactic acid basis)
• manufacturer/tradename: USP
• technique(s): HPLC: suitable
• application(s): pharmaceutical (small molecule); pharmaceutical
• format: neat
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• SMILES string: C[C@H](O)C(O)=O
• InChI: 1S/C3H6O3/c1-2(4)3(5)6/h2,4H,1H3,(H,5,6)/t2-/m0/s1
• InChI key: JVTAAEKCZFNVCJ-REOHCLBHSA-N

Description

General description

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This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Lactic acid USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia.
Also, for use with USP monographs such as:

• Fumaric Acid
• Maleic Acid

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS05
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Codes: H314
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1C
• supp_hazards: EUH071
• Storage Class: 8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials
• Precautionary Statements: P260 - P280 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P310 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P363
• Flash Point (°F): 230.0 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point (°C): 110.00 °C - closed cup