Lactic acid is fermentation acid from milk or carbohydrates. It occurs in the blood and muscle fluid of man and animals. The lactic acid concentration increases in muscle and blood after vigorous activity. It is also present in other organs including liver, kidney, and thymus gland, and other body fluids including amniotic fluid.
This is the highest purity L-(+)-lactic acid commercially available anywhere.
L-(+)-Lactic acid is used as a substrate for lactic acid dehydrogenase and lactate oxidase.
Purity: >98%
Key Applications: Preservative, Acidification, Flavor enhancer
Product Type: Biochemicals
Biochemical Category: Carbohydrates
Density: 1190 - 1250 kg/m3 at 20°C (Lit.)
Boiling Point: > 100°C at 1000 hPa (Lit.)
Melting Point: 48-58°C
Optical Rotation: +2.6° ± 2° (c=2.5, water)
Presentation: White crystalline powder
Moisture content: ≤1%
Solubility: Soluble in water. L(+) is slightly more water soluble than the racemic DL mixture; Slightly soluble in ethanol.
Storage & Handling: -20°C; desiccate.