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Latic Acid

Latic Acid

CAS Number: 79-33-4

Molecular Formula: C3H6O3

About Latic Acid

2-Hydroxypropanoic acid CAS 50-21-5 serves as a critical high purity fine chemical in the API intermediates market, where it is utilised for the synthesis of biodegradable medical polymers and as a chiral building block in pharmaceutical formulations requiring 99% purity. Milk acid is increasingly sought after by CDMO ...

Latic Acid Specifications

CAS Number
79-33-4
Molecular Formula
C3H6O3
Molecular Weight
90.08 g/mol
IUPAC Name
2-hydroxypropanoic acid
Canonical SMILES
CC(C(=O)O)O
InChI Key
JVTAAEKCZFNVCJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Molecular Weight
90.08 g/mol
Physical appearance
Colorless or slightly yellow-colored, viscous, hygroscopic, nonvolatile liquid

Food Preservative

An effective organic acid used to inhibit the growth of spoilage-causing bacteria and extend the shelf life of dairy, meat, and vegetable products

pH Regulator

A versatile acidulant utilized in the food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries to adjust acidity and maintain product stability

Bioplastic Precursor

A critical monomer used in the production of polylactic acid (PLA), a biodegradable and sustainable alternative to petroleum-based plastics

Cosmetic Ingredient

An alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) employed as an exfoliator and humectant in skincare formulations to improve skin texture and hydration

Pharmaceutical Intermediate

A biocompatible electrolyte and pH balancer used in the formulation of intravenous solutions, topical creams, and drug delivery systems.

Latic Acid FAQs

Minimum Order Quantity

25 kg (pilot) · 1 MT (commercial)

Lead Time

3 – 5 weeks ex-works

Incoterms

FOB · CIF

Packaging

20 L pails, 200 L HDPE drums, 1000 L IBC

Regional Availability

India · EU · Middle East · Southeast Asia

Documentation

SDS · COA · TDS available on request

Compliance & Quality

REACH registered*

GHS/SDS available

ISO 9001:2015 site*

RoHS compliant*

Global sourcing network

Consistent quality & reliability

End-to-end technical support

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