Lactic Acid
TL;DR: Lactic Acid (CAS 50-21-5) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C3H6O3 and molecular weight 90.03169 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
2-hydroxypropanoic acid
Also Known As: lactic acid, DL-Lactic acid, 2-hydroxypropanoic acid, Polylactic acid, lactate
Application Areas
Top 5 of 22 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C3H6O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 90.03169 g/mol |
| XLogP | -0.7 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 57.5 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 2 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 3 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 1 |
| Exact Mass | 90.03169 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 6 |
| Complexity | 59.0 |
| Purity | ≥85% |
| Melting Point | 16.8 |
| Boiling Point | 122 |
| Density | 1.2 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Flash Point | 113 °C (235 °F) - closed cup |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.08 [mmHg] |
| Refractive Index | Index of refraction = 1.4392 at 20 °C |
| Solubility | 1000000 |
| SMILES | CC(C(=O)O)O |
| InChIKey | JVTAAEKCZFNVCJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Safety Information
H314, H071
Chemical Property Profile of Lactic Acid
Property Insights of Lactic Acid
The XLogP value of -0.7 indicates that Lactic Acid is hydrophilic (water-soluble), making it suitable for aqueous formulations and biological assay applications. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 57.5 Ų, Lactic Acid exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Lactic Acid has 2 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 3 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Lactic Acid?
The CAS number of Lactic Acid is 50-21-5.
What is the molecular formula of Lactic Acid?
The molecular formula of Lactic Acid is C3H6O3.
What is the molecular weight of Lactic Acid?
The molecular weight of Lactic Acid is 90.03169 g/mol.
Where can I buy Lactic Acid?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Lactic Acid?
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