LACTIC ACID 88% AR

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MOQ : 1 Kilogram

LACTIC ACID 88% AR Specification

Poisonous
NO

Properties
Colorless to slightly yellow liquid hygroscopic and highly soluble in water

Melting Point
16.8C

Storage
Store in a cool dry and well-ventilated place away from heat and incompatible materials

Physical Form
Liquid

Appearance
Colorless to slightly yellow liquid

Taste
Slightly sour

Shelf Life
2 years if stored under specified conditions

Application
Food industry (preservative acidity regulator) pharmaceuticals cosmetics and chemical synthesis

EINECS No
200-018-0

Grade
Analytical Reagent (AR)

Structural Formula
CH3CH(OH)COOH

CAS No
50-21-5

Ph Level
1.2 (88% solution)

Solubility
Miscible with water ethanol and glycerin

Molecular Weight
90.08 g/mol

HS Code
29181100

Smell
Mild acidic odor

Purity
88%

Molecular Formula
C3H6O3

Refractive Rate
1.422 (at 20C)

Usage
Used as a pH regulator preservative and for producing biodegradable plastics

Ingredients
88% lactic acid 12% water

Density
1.2 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

About LACTIC ACID 88% AR

LACTIC ACID 88% AR is a colorless to slightly yellow liquid with a slightly sour taste and mild acidic odor. It is widely used in various industries such as food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and chemical synthesis as a pH regulator, preservative, and for producing biodegradable plastics. With a purity of 88%, this liquid is classified as an Analytical Reagent (AR) grade and has a molecular formula of C3H6O3. LACTIC ACID 88% AR is highly soluble in water and miscible with ethanol and glycerin. It should be stored in a cool, dry place away from heat and incompatible materials to maintain its properties.

FAQs of LACTIC ACID 88% AR:

Q: What are the common applications of LACTIC ACID 88% AR?

A: LACTIC ACID 88% AR is commonly used in the food industry, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and chemical synthesis for purposes such as preservative, acidity regulator, and in producing biodegradable plastics.