Lactic Acid

Lactic acid is an organic acid. It has the molecular formula CH 3CH(OH)COOH. It is white in the solid state and it is miscible with water. When in the dissolved state, it forms a colorless solution. Production includes both artificial synthesis as well as natural sources.

Lactic acid is an organic acid. It has the molecular formula CH₃CHCOOH. It is white in the solid state and it is miscible with water. When in the dissolved state, it forms a colorless solution. Production includes both artificial synthesis as well as natural sources. Wikipedia
Formula: C₃H₆O₃
IUPAC ID: 2-Hydroxypropanoic acid
Molar mass: 90.08 g/mol
3D model (JSmol): Interactive image
Acidity (pKa): 3.86, 15.1
ATC code: G01AD01 (WHO) QP53AG02 (WHO)
Beilstein Reference: 1720251