L-(+)-Lactic acid, food grade (FCC)

Name: L-(+)-Lactic acid, food grade (FCC)
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-047188

About L-(+)-Lactic acid, food grade (FCC)

Vaqora Chemicals supplies L-(+)-Lactic acid in Food Grade grade, an aroma chemical registered under CAS number 79-33-4. Its molecular formula is C3H6O3 and its molecular weight is 90.08 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is (2S)-2-hydroxypropanoic acid. Common synonyms include (S)-Lactic acid and (S)-2-Hydroxypropanoic acid.

The product is provided as a liquid. Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat and ignition sources. It carries the GHS signal word “Danger” with 2 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

It is commonly used for flavour formulation, fragrance compounding and aroma research. Our customers for this product work in food and beverage processing and cosmetics and personal care.

Standard pack sizes are 500 mL, 2.5 L and 25 L, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Flavour formulation
Fragrance compounding
Aroma research

Industries

Grade guides

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	L-(+)-Lactic acid, food grade (FCC)
Catalogue No.	VQ-047188
CAS Number	79-33-4
IUPAC name	(2S)-2-hydroxypropanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₃H₆O₃
Molecular weight	90.08 g/mol
Exact mass	90.0317
Grade	Food Grade
HSN code	29181110
InChIKey	JVTAAEKCZFNVCJ-REOHCLBHSA-N
SMILES	C[C@@H](C(=O)O)O
PubChem CID	107689

Physical properties
Physical form	Liquid
LogP (XLogP3)	-0.7
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 3
TPSA	57.5 Å²
Synonyms	(S)-Lactic acid, (S)-2-Hydroxypropanoic acid, Sarcolactic acid, (S)-2-Hydroxypropionic acid, (+)-Lactic acid, Paralactic acid, (S)-(+)-Lactic acid, Lactic acid, L-, Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, (2S)-, Sarcolacticum acidum, L-(+)-alpha-Hydroxypropionic acid

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H318Causes serious eye damage

Precautionary statements: P260, P264, P264 + P265, P280, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P361 + P354, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P317, P321, P363, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 79-33-4

L-(+)-Lactic acid, ≥90%

CAS: 79-33-4
Formula: C₃H₆O₃
MW: 90.08 g/mol

VQ-019243

AR

L-(+)-Lactic acid, AR 90%

CAS: 79-33-4
Formula: C₃H₆O₃
MW: 90.08 g/mol

VQ-045918

USP

L-(+)-Lactic acid, USP

CAS: 79-33-4
Formula: C₃H₆O₃
MW: 90.08 g/mol

VQ-046997

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of L-(+)-Lactic acid, food grade (FCC)?

The CAS Registry Number of L-(+)-Lactic acid, food grade (FCC) is 79-33-4. It is also known as (S)-Lactic acid, (S)-2-Hydroxypropanoic acid, Sarcolactic acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of L-(+)-Lactic acid, food grade (FCC)?

L-(+)-Lactic acid, food grade (FCC) has the molecular formula C3H6O3 and a molecular weight of 90.08 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (2S)-2-hydroxypropanoic acid.

Which grade and pack sizes of L-(+)-Lactic acid, food grade (FCC) can I order?

We supply L-(+)-Lactic acid, food grade (FCC) in Food Grade grade, in 500 mL, 2.5 L, 25 L packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with L-(+)-Lactic acid, food grade (FCC)?

Yes. Every lot of L-(+)-Lactic acid, food grade (FCC) is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can L-(+)-Lactic acid, food grade (FCC) be shipped internationally?

Yes. L-(+)-Lactic acid, food grade (FCC) is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.