United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
Synonym(s): DL-Lactic acid; 2-Hydroxypropionic acid
Empirical Formula: C3H6O3
Formula Weight: 90.08
Linear Formula: CH3CH(OH)COOH
MDL Number: MFCD00004520
Boiling Point: 122 °C/15 mmHg(lit.)
Density: 1.209 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.425(lit.)
Beilstein Registry Number: 1209341
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard statements: H315-H318
Precautionary statements: P280-P305 + P351 + P338
Hazard Codes (Europe) : Xi
Risk Statements (Europe): 38-41
Safety Statements (Europe): 26-39
WGK Germany: 2