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Lactic Acid

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Lactic Acid

  • Chemical Formula: C₃H₆O₃
  • Appearance: Colorless to yellowish liquid or white crystalline solid (depending on concentration and purity)
  • Odor: Mild, slightly acidic
  • Purity: Varies by grade, typically ranging from 80% to 90% in liquid form, and higher for purified forms
  • Molecular Weight: 90.08 g/mol
  • Density: 1.206 g/mL (liquid)
  • Melting Point: 16.8 °C (pure)
  • Boiling Point: 122 °C (15 mmHg)
  • Solubility: Miscible with water, ethanol, and other polar solvents
  • Acidity: Weak organic acid