Lactic acid, food grade (FCC)

Name: Lactic acid, food grade (FCC)
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-046998

About Lactic acid, food grade (FCC)

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Lactic acid in Food Grade grade, an analytical reagent grade solvent registered under CAS number 50-21-5. The compound has the formula C3H6O3, corresponding to a molecular weight of 90.08 g/mol. Systematically, it is named 2-hydroxypropanoic acid. Common synonyms include DL-Lactic acid and 2-hydroxypropionic 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 3 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Key uses span analytical reagent work, extraction and recrystallisation and titrimetric analysis. Typical end-use sectors are academic and industrial research, pharmaceutical manufacturing and food and beverage processing.

Standard pack sizes are 500 mL, 5 L, 25 L and 200 L, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Analytical reagent work
Extraction & recrystallisation
Titrimetric analysis

Industries

Grade guides

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Lactic acid, food grade (FCC)
Catalogue No.	VQ-046998
CAS Number	50-21-5
IUPAC name	2-hydroxypropanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₃H₆O₃
Molecular weight	90.08 g/mol
Exact mass	90.0317
Grade	Food Grade
HSN code	29181110
InChIKey	JVTAAEKCZFNVCJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC(C(=O)O)O
PubChem CID	612

Physical properties
Physical form	Liquid
LogP (XLogP3)	-0.7
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 3
TPSA	57.5 Å²
Synonyms	DL-Lactic acid, 2-hydroxypropionic acid, Milk acid, Racemic lactic acid, Ordinary lactic acid, Acidum lacticum, Ethylidenelactic acid, Lactic acid, dl-, Kyselina mlecna, Lacticum acidum, Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, alpha-Hydroxypropionic acid

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H315Causes skin irritation
H318Causes serious eye damage

Precautionary statements: P260, P264, P264 + P265, P280, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P352, P302 + P361 + P354, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P317, P321, P332 + P317, P362 + P364, 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 50-21-5

Lactic acid, 1N solution

CAS: 50-21-5
Formula: C₃H₆O₃
MW: 90.08 g/mol

VQ-003580

Extra Pure

Lactic acid, 85%

CAS: 50-21-5
Formula: C₃H₆O₃
MW: 90.08 g/mol

VQ-019244

AR

Lactic acid, GR 88%

CAS: 50-21-5
Formula: C₃H₆O₃
MW: 90.08 g/mol

VQ-001805

Frequently asked questions

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

The CAS Registry Number of Lactic acid, food grade (FCC) is 50-21-5. It is also known as DL-Lactic acid, 2-hydroxypropionic acid, Milk acid.

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

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

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

We supply Lactic acid, food grade (FCC) in Food Grade grade, in 500 mL, 5 L, 25 L, 200 L packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

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

Yes. Every lot of 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 Lactic acid, food grade (FCC) be shipped internationally?

Yes. 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.