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D-Lactic acid, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
D-(-)-Lactic acid is a useful biochemical for proteomics research. It is also used in the production of chiral drug and in the chemical synthesis. Lactic acid is used as a reagent in organic synthesis (in the manufacture of adhesives). It is used in the leather, textile, and tanning industries. It may be used as a plasticizer, a catalyst, or an acidifying agent. Lactic acid has even been used as a flavoring agent in the manufacture of tobacco products.
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D-(-)-Lactic acid is a useful biochemical for proteomics research. It is also used in the production of chiral drug and in the chemical synthesis. Lactic acid is used as a reagent in organic synthesis (in the manufacture of adhesives). It is used in the leather, textile, and tanning industries. It may be used as a plasticizer, a catalyst, or an acidifying agent. Lactic acid has even been used as a flavoring agent in the manufacture of tobacco products.
Solubility
Soluble in water (50mg/ml)
Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature -20°C. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases.
Specifications
Color
White
Beilstein
1720254
Merck Index
14,5335
Solubility Information
Soluble in water (50mg/ml)
Formula Weight
90.08
Quantity
250 mg
Optical Rotation
−0.4° (c=8 in Water)
Physical Form
Low Melting Solid
Chemical Name or Material
D-Lactic acid
Hazard Category
H315-H318
Hazard Statement
GHS H Statement
H318-H315
Causes serious eye damage.
Causes skin irritation.
Precautionary Statement
P264b-P280-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338-P310-P332+P313-P362
EINECSNumber
233-713-2
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Keep cold
RUO – Research Use Only
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