DL-LACTIC ACID SODIUM (C005B-058827)

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.

Molecular Weight: 112.06. Empirical Formula: C₃H₅NaO₃. linearFormula: CH₃CH(OH)COONa. biological source: synthetic. Quality Level: 200. 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. Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids. WGK: WGK 3. Flash Point(F): Not applicable. Flash Point(C): Not applicable. Personal Protective Equipment: Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US).