Potassium lactate, LR 50%

Name: Potassium lactate, LR 50%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-047232

About Potassium lactate, LR 50%

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Potassium lactate (LR grade), an alkali metal compound registered under CAS number 996-31-6, specified at 50% purity. Its molecular formula is C3H5KO3 and its molecular weight is 128.17 g/mol. The IUPAC name is potassium 2-hydroxypropanoate. It is also known as Monopotassium lactate or Lactic acid, potassium salt.

It is supplied as a liquid. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place, away from sources of ignition, with the container tightly sealed. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Warning”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

It is commonly used for materials research and chemical synthesis. Our customers for this product work in academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Potassium lactate in 500 mL packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Materials research
Chemical synthesis

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Potassium lactate, LR 50%
Catalogue No.	VQ-047232
CAS Number	996-31-6
IUPAC name	potassium 2-hydroxypropanoate
Molecular formula	C₃H₅KO₃
Molecular weight	128.17 g/mol
Exact mass	127.9876
Grade	LR
Purity / assay	50%
HSN code	29181190
InChIKey	PHZLMBHDXVLRIX-UHFFFAOYSA-M
SMILES	CC(C(=O)[O-])O.[K+]
PubChem CID	23671663

Physical properties
Physical form	Liquid
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 3
TPSA	60.4 Å²
Synonyms	Monopotassium lactate, Lactic acid, potassium salt, Conclyte K, Monopotassium 2-hydroxypropanoate, Lactic acid, monopotassium salt, Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, monopotassium salt, Potassium alpha-hydroxypropionate, Monopotassium 2-hydroxypropanoate acid, INS NO.326, INS-326, Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, potassium salt (1:1), Potassium alphahydroxypropionate

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H319Causes serious eye irritation

Precautionary statements: P264 + P265, P280, P305 + P351 + P338, P337 + P317

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 996-31-6

Potassium lactate, 50% solution

CAS: 996-31-6
Formula: C₃H₅KO₃
MW: 128.17 g/mol

VQ-014046

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Potassium lactate, LR 50%?

The CAS Registry Number of Potassium lactate, LR 50% is 996-31-6. It is also known as Monopotassium lactate, Lactic acid, potassium salt, Conclyte K.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Potassium lactate, LR 50%?

Potassium lactate, LR 50% has the molecular formula C3H5KO3 and a molecular weight of 128.17 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is potassium 2-hydroxypropanoate.

Which grade and pack sizes of Potassium lactate, LR 50% can I order?

We supply Potassium lactate, LR 50% in LR (50%) grade, in 500 mL packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Potassium lactate, LR 50%?

Yes. Every lot of Potassium lactate, LR 50% 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 Potassium lactate, LR 50% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Potassium lactate, LR 50% 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.