Lactic acid, GR 88%

Name: Lactic acid, GR 88%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-001805

About Lactic acid, GR 88%

Lactic acid is an analytical reagent grade solvent in AR grade carrying the CAS registry number 50-21-5 at a purity of 88%. Formula C3H6O3, molecular weight 90.08 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 2-hydroxypropanoic acid. Alternative names: 2-Hydroxypropionic acid and DL-Lactic acid.

The product is provided as a liquid. Literature values give a boiling point of 122 °C and a density of 1.209 g/mL at 25 °C. 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.

It is commonly used for analytical reagent work, extraction and recrystallisation and titrimetric analysis. It is used across academic and industrial research and pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Available in 500 mL, 5 L, 4 x 25 kg and 160 kg packs, Lactic acid is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Analytical reagent work
Extraction & recrystallisation
Titrimetric analysis

Industries

Grade guides

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Lactic acid, GR 88%
Catalogue No.	VQ-001805
CAS Number	50-21-5
IUPAC name	2-hydroxypropanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₃H₆O₃
Molecular weight	90.08 g/mol
Exact mass	90.0317
Grade	AR
Purity / assay	88%
HSN code	29181110
InChIKey	JVTAAEKCZFNVCJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC(C(=O)O)O
PubChem CID	612

Physical properties
Physical form	Liquid
Appearance	Liquid
Boiling point	122 °C
Density	1.209 g/mL at 25 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	-0.7
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 3
TPSA	57.5 Å²
Synonyms	2-Hydroxypropionic acid, DL-Lactic acid, Acidum lacticum, Milk acid, Racemic lactic acid, Ordinary lactic acid, 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

Food Grade

Lactic acid, food grade (FCC)

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

VQ-046998

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Lactic acid, GR 88%?

The CAS Registry Number of Lactic acid, GR 88% is 50-21-5. It is also known as 2-Hydroxypropionic acid, DL-Lactic acid, Acidum lacticum.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Lactic acid, GR 88%?

Lactic acid, GR 88% 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, GR 88% can I order?

We supply Lactic acid, GR 88% in AR (88%) grade, in 500 mL, 5 L, 4 x 25 kg, 160 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Lactic acid, GR 88%?

Yes. Every lot of Lactic acid, GR 88% 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, GR 88% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Lactic acid, GR 88% 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.