The product is supplied by Research lab Fine Chem Industries

Molecular formula: C3H6O3

Molecular weight: 90.08

IUPAC Name: 2-hydroxypropanoic acid

Minimum assay: 88%

CAS No.: 50-21-5

Density: 1.209

Boiling point: 122 C

Melting point: 16.8 C

DL-lactic acid from Research Lab Fine Chem Industries is a racemic mixture of two optical isomers: L-(+)-lactic acid or (S)-lactic acid and the D-()-lactic acid or (R)-lactic acid.

Lactic acid is a water-soluble compound

available as a white powder and is colorless in liquid state

Completely soluble in ethanol, diethyl ether, and other organic solvents which are miscible with water. It is virtually insoluble in benzene and chloroform

It can be naturally or synthetically synthesized

It plays a role in many biochemical processes as a conjugate base.

Lactic acid is an important commercial chemical used to make some plasticizers, adhesives, pharmaceuticals and salts. It is a food additive. Lactic acid is used in the leather tanning industry and as a solvent. It is an ingredient in many household cleaning products and personal care products

In industry, lactic acid bacteria does the fermentation of lactic acid in which they convert the simple carbohydrates into lactic acid

In medicine, the conjugate acid of lactic acid (lactate) is one of the main components of lactated Ringer's solution and Hartmann's solution. These fluids are given intravenously right after trauma, surgery or burns for fluid resuscitation after blood loss.

Causes skin irritation and serious eye damage

Available in 5 lt bottle