Preferred name | laevo-lactic acid |
Trivial Name | L-Lactic acid |
Short Description | propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, (2S)- |
Formula | C3 H6 O3 |
CAS Number | 79-33-4 |
ECHA Number | 201-196-2 |
FDA UNII | F9S9FFU82N |
Nikkaji Number | J9.134K |
Beilstein Number | 1720251 |
MDL | MFCD00064266 |
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(2S)-2-hydroxypropanoic acid | |
NIST Chemistry WebBook: | Search Inchi |
Canada Domestic Sub. List: | 79-33-4 |
Pubchem (cid): | 107689 |
Pubchem (sid): | 135019588 |
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KEGG (GenomeNet): | C00186 |
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB00190 |
FooDB: | FDB003294 |
YMDB (Yeast Metabolome Database): | YMDB00247 |
Export Tariff Code: | 2918.11.1000 |
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Material listed in food chemical codex | No |
Molecular weight | 90.078422546387 |
Specific gravity | @ 25 °C |
Pounds per Gallon | 10.06 to 10.102 |
Refractive Index | 1.426 to 1.431 @ 20 °C |
Vapor Pressure | 0.015 mmHg @ 25 °C |
Flash Point TCC Value | 110 °C TCC |
logP (o/w) | -0.85 est |
Shelf life | 12 months (or longer if stored properly.) |
Storage notes | Refrigerate in tightly sealed containers. |
Solubility | |
alcohol | Yes |
water | Yes |
water, 1e+006 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) | Yes |
Odor Type: Odorless | |
Odor strength | none |
General comment | Odorless acidic |
Flavor Type: Sour | |
sour, acidic | |
General comment | Sour acidic |
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European information : | |
Most important hazard(s): | |
Xi - Irritant | |
R 38 - Irritating to skin. R 41 - Risk of serious damage to eyes. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S 37/39 - Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection. | |
Hazards identification | |
Classification of the substance or mixture | |
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) | |
None found. | |
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Hazard statement(s) | |
None found. | |
Precautionary statement(s) | |
None found. | |
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
intraperitoneal-mouse LD50 3194 mg/kg Toxicology. Vol. 62, Pg. 203, 1990. | |
Dermal Toxicity: | |
Not determined | |
Inhalation Toxicity: | |
Not determined |
Category: | |||
flavoring agents and adjuvants, curing and pickling agents, flavor enhancers | |||
Recommendation for laevo-lactic acid usage levels up to: | |||
not for fragrance use. | |||
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s): |
Scientific Report of EFSA on the risk assessment of salts of authorised acids, phenols or alcohols for use in food contact materials [1] View page or View pdf |
Scientific Opinion on the evaluation of the safety and efficacy of lactic acid for the removal of microbial surface contamination of beef carcasses, cuts and trimmings View page or View pdf |
Safety and efficacy of lactic acid and calcium lactate when used as technological additives for all animal species View page or View pdf |
Safety of lactic acid and calcium lactate when used as technological additives for all animal species View page or View pdf |
Re-evaluation of acetic acid, lactic acid, citric acid, tartaric acid, mono- and diacetyltartaric acid, mixed acetic and tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (E 472a-f) as food additives View page or View pdf |
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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):79-33-4 |
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Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :107689 |
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WGK Germany:1 |
(2S)-2-hydroxypropanoic acid |
Chemidplus:0000079334 |
RTECS:OD3100000 for cas# 79-33-4 |