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Lactic Acid, ACS Grade, 85.0 to 90.0%, LabChem™

Catalog No. LC159501
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Quantity:
500mL
Packaging:
Amber Glass

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 50-21-5, 7732-18-5
Molecular Formula C3H6O3
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 90.08
MDL Number MFCD00004520
InChI Key JVTAAEKCZFNVCJ-UHFFFAOYNA-N
Synonym lactic acid, dl-lactic acid, 2-hydroxypropionic acid, milk acid, lactate, polylactic acid, ethylidenelactic acid, lactovagan, tonsillosan, acidum lacticum
PubChem CID 612
ChEBI CHEBI:78320
IUPAC Name 2-hydroxypropanoic acid
SMILES CC(O)C(O)=O

Specifications

CAS Max % 85, 15
Linear Formula C3H6O3
UN Number UN3265
Formula Weight 90.08
Physical Form Liquid
Percent Purity 85.0 to 90.0%
Grade ACS
Identification Passes Test
Packaging Amber Glass
Solubility Soluble in water
Decomposition Information Carbon monoxide; Carbon dioxide
Melting Point 16.8°C
Color Colorless
Boiling Point 122°C
Quantity 500mL
Flash Point 113°C
Chemical Name or Material Lactic Acid
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Safety and Handling

Hazard Category Danger
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
May be corrosive to metals.
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Precautionary Statement GHS P Statement
Keep only in original container.
Do not breathe mist.
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face protection.
Wash exposed skin thoroughly after handling.
If swallowed: Rinse mouth.
Do not induce vomiting.
Immediately call a poison center/doctor.
If on skin (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
Rinse skin with water/shower.
Immediately call a poison center/doctor.
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
Immediately call a poison center/doctor.
If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do.
Continue rinsing.
Immediately call a poison center/doctor.
Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.
Store locked up in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner.
Dispose of contents/container t
EINECSNumber 200-018-0
Recommended Storage Room Temperature
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