Lactic Acid Dimer

Name: Lactic Acid Dimer
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-005123

About Lactic Acid Dimer

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Lactic Acid Dimer, an API impurity reference standard registered under CAS number 617-57-2. Its molecular formula is C6H10O5 and its molecular weight is 162.14 g/mol. Systematically, it is named 2-(2-hydroxypropanoyloxy)propanoic acid. Alternative names: 2-((2-hydroxypropanoyl)oxy)propanoic acid and Lactic acid lactate.

The product is provided as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. Handle it with standard laboratory precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment.

Pharmaceutical QC and development laboratories use this impurity standard of the parent drug substance to develop and validate HPLC methods, to set specification limits and to document impurity profiles in ANDA and DMF submissions. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide. Stock is available for quick dispatch.

Typical applications

Analytical method development
Method validation (AMV)
QC release testing
ANDA / DMF filings

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Lactic Acid Dimer
Catalogue No.	VQ-005123
CAS Number	617-57-2
IUPAC name	2-(2-hydroxypropanoyloxy)propanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₆H₁₀O₅
Molecular weight	162.14 g/mol
Exact mass	162.0528
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	OZZQHCBFUVFZGT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC(C(=O)OC(C)C(=O)O)O
PubChem CID	69241

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-0.1
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 5
TPSA	83.8 Å²
Synonyms	2-((2-hydroxypropanoyl)oxy)propanoic acid, Lactic acid lactate, 2-(2-Hydroxy-1-oxopropoxy)propionic acid, 2-[(2-Hydroxypropanoyl)oxy]propanoic acid, 2-Lactylic acid, Lactate dimer, Lactyl lactate, Lactylic acid, Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, 1-carboxyethyl ester, DL-lactic acid lactate, starbld0004316, 2-(2-hydroxy-propanoyloxy)-propionic acid

Documents

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Lactic Acid Dimer?

The CAS Registry Number of Lactic Acid Dimer is 617-57-2. It is also known as 2-((2-hydroxypropanoyl)oxy)propanoic acid, Lactic acid lactate, 2-(2-Hydroxy-1-oxopropoxy)propionic acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Lactic Acid Dimer?

Lactic Acid Dimer has the molecular formula C6H10O5 and a molecular weight of 162.14 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-(2-hydroxypropanoyloxy)propanoic acid.

Which grade and pack sizes of Lactic Acid Dimer can I order?

We supply Lactic Acid Dimer in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Lactic Acid Dimer?

Yes. Every lot of Lactic Acid Dimer 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 Lactic Acid Dimer be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export Lactic Acid Dimer worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.