Synonym(s): DL-Lactic acid sodium salt
Formula: CH3CH(OH)COONa
Formula Weight: 112.06
CAS No.: 72-17-3
General description: Lactic acid is an α hydroxyl carboxylic acid produced from pyruvate by the enzyme lactate dehydrogenase (LDH). Lactate is one of the main components of Ringer′s lactate or lactated Ringer′s solution.
Storage: 2-8°C
Beilstein Registry Number: 4332999
EC No.: 200-772-0
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C6H5F2N