L1375

Sodium DL-lactate solution

syrup, 60 % (w/w), synthetic

• Synonym(s): DL-Lactic acid sodium salt
• Linear Formula: CH₃CH(OH)COONa
• CAS Number: 72-17-3
• Molecular Weight: 112.06
• Beilstein/REAXYS Number: 4332999
• EC Number: 200-772-0
• MDL number: MFCD00065400
• UNSPSC Code: 12161700
• PubChem Substance ID: 24896278
• NACRES: NA.25

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• form: syrup
• concentration: 60 % (w/w)
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• SMILES string: [Na+].CC(O)C([O-])=O
• InChI: 1S/C3H6O3.Na/c1-2(4)3(5)6;/h2,4H,1H3,(H,5,6);/q;+1/p-1
• InChI key: NGSFWBMYFKHRBD-UHFFFAOYSA-M

Description

General description

Sodium DL-lactate is an organic, sodium salt of lactic acid. It is a hygroscopic agent and a component of natural moisturizing factor (NMF). It is usually produced by fermentation.

Application

Sodium DL-lactate has been used as a component in Trypticase soy broth to culture P. gingivalis and to observe prolonged methane production in batch assays.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Sodium lactate functions as a buffer to maintain osmotic and charge balance. It serves as a humectant, especially in cosmetic preparations. It acts a flavoring agent in meat and poultry products. Sodium lactate also plays a role as a buffer. Sodium lactate could be an alternative source of energy and an oxidative substrate in case of lack of oxygen in brain cells.

Safety Information

• Storage Class: 10 - Combustible liquids
• wgk_germany: WGK 1
• flash_point_f: Not applicable
• flash_point_c: Not applicable
• ppe: Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)