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Potassium lactate
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Potassium lactate |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | Potassium lactate;2-Hydroxypropanoic acid potassium salt;Potassium DL-lactate |
| Chinese name | 乳酸钾 |
| Chinese synonyms | 乳酸钾盐;2-羟基丙酸钾 |
| Chemical category | Food Acids & Regulators |
| CAS No. | 996-31-6 |
| EINECS No. | 213-631-8 |
| Molecular formula | C3H5KO3 |
| Molecular weight | 128.17 |
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Technical indicators
Assay 60.0–70.0% (aqueous) or ≥98.0% (solid); pH (aqueous solution) 6.5–8.5; heavy metals (as Pb) ≤10 ppm
Performance characteristics
Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid, hygroscopic, mild saline taste
Application scenarios
Food preservative, humectant, pharmaceutical excipient, de-icing agent