Synonyms: (2S)-2-Hydroxypropanal solution; (S)-2-Hydroxypropionaldehyde solution
Molecular Formula: C3H6O2
Molecular Weight: 74.08
Linear Structural Formula: C3H6O2
Purity: >=95.0% (TLC)
Storage: -20C
Biochem Physiol Actions: L-Lactaldehyde is an intermediate metabolite in the pyruvate metabolism pathway and is irreversibly produced from pyruvaldehyde via the enzyme aldehyde reductase, which is then irreversibly converted to propylene glycol via aldehyde reductase.