(-)-O-Acetyl-L-lactic Acid

Name: (-)-O-Acetyl-L-lactic Acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-032540

About (-)-O-Acetyl-L-lactic Acid

Vaqora Chemicals supplies (-)-O-Acetyl-L-lactic Acid, an impurity of Vancomycin registered under CAS number 6034-46-4. With the molecular formula C5H8O4, it has a molar mass of 132.11 g/mol. The IUPAC name is (2S)-2-acetyloxypropanoic acid. Alternative names: (2S)-2-(acetyloxy)propanoic acid and Propanoic acid, 2-(acetyloxy)-, (2S)-.

It is supplied as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

This Vancomycin impurity supports analytical method development and validation (AMV), batch release testing and the impurity sections of ANDA and DMF filings. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, (-)-O-Acetyl-L-lactic Acid is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

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

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	(-)-O-Acetyl-L-lactic Acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-032540
CAS Number	6034-46-4
IUPAC name	(2S)-2-acetyloxypropanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₅H₈O₄
Molecular weight	132.11 g/mol
Exact mass	132.0423
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	WTLNOANVTIKPEE-VKHMYHEASA-N
SMILES	C[C@@H](C(=O)O)OC(=O)C
PubChem CID	6326324

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	0.1
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 4
TPSA	63.6 Å²
Synonyms	(2S)-2-(acetyloxy)propanoic acid, Propanoic acid, 2-(acetyloxy)-, (2S)-, (s)-2-acetoxypropanoic acid, (S)-(-)-2-Acetoxypropionic acid, (-)-O-Acetyl-L-lactic aicd, (2S)-2-acetoxypropanoic acid, (S)-2-Acetoxy-propionic acid, CS-B0056, (S)-2-acetoxypropionic acid, (S)-2-Acetox, (s)-acetoxypropionic acid, (+)-Lactic acid acetate

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Toxic

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H301Toxic if swallowed
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H330Fatal if inhaled

Precautionary statements: P260, P264, P270, P271, P280, P284, P301 + P316, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P316, P317, P320, P321, P330, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of (-)-O-Acetyl-L-lactic Acid?

The CAS Registry Number of (-)-O-Acetyl-L-lactic Acid is 6034-46-4. It is also known as (2S)-2-(acetyloxy)propanoic acid, Propanoic acid, 2-(acetyloxy)-, (2S)-, (s)-2-acetoxypropanoic acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of (-)-O-Acetyl-L-lactic Acid?

(-)-O-Acetyl-L-lactic Acid has the molecular formula C5H8O4 and a molecular weight of 132.11 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (2S)-2-acetyloxypropanoic acid.

What is (-)-O-Acetyl-L-lactic Acid used for?

(-)-O-Acetyl-L-lactic Acid is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Vancomycin. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of (-)-O-Acetyl-L-lactic Acid can I order?

We supply (-)-O-Acetyl-L-lactic Acid 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 (-)-O-Acetyl-L-lactic Acid?

Yes. Every lot of (-)-O-Acetyl-L-lactic Acid 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 (-)-O-Acetyl-L-lactic Acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. (-)-O-Acetyl-L-lactic Acid 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.