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Sodium Lactate

Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.

Molecular structure for Sodium Lactate

Chemical identity

English nameSodium Lactate
English synonymsSodium lactate;2-Hydroxypropanoic acid sodium salt;Sodium DL-lactate
Chinese name乳酸钠
Chinese synonyms乳酸钠盐;2-羟基丙酸钠
Chemical categoryFood Acids & Regulators
CAS No.72-17-3
EINECS No.200-772-0
Molecular formulaC3H5NaO3
Molecular weight112.06
PubChem structure images are reference depictions, not proof of composition, purity, grade, or regulatory status. Mixtures and polymers may not have a single representative structure.

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; chloride ≤0.05%

Performance characteristics

Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid or white powder, hygroscopic, mild saline taste

Application scenarios

Food preservative, humectant, pharmaceutical excipient, cosmetic humectant, de-icing agent