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Lactic acid solution

Lactic acid solution chemical structure
CAS Number50-21-5
FormulaCH3CH(OH)CO2H
Mol. Weight90.08 g/mol

What is Lactic acid solution?

Lactic acid solution is a chemical compound with CAS number 50-21-5 and molecular formula CH3CH(OH)CO2H. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Specifications

Linear Formula

CH3CH(OH)CO2H

Molecular Weight

90.08 g/mol

Grade

ACS reagent

Assay/Purity

≥88%

Impurities

H2SO4, passes test(darkened)

Boiling Point

122 °C/15 mmHg(lit.)

Density

1.209 g/mL at 25 °C

Safety Information

GHS05GHS05
Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H315-H318

Precautionary Statements

P280-P305 + P351 + P338

Required PPE

Eyeshields, full-face respirator (US), Gloves, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US), type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

Ignition Residue

≤0.02%

Anion Traces

chloride (Cl-): ≤0.001%
sulfate (SO42-): ≤0.002%

Cation Traces

Fe: ≤5 ppm
heavy metals (as Pb): ≤5 ppm

WGK Germany

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