Lactic Acid

C₃H₆O₃

IUPAC: 2-Hydroxypropanoic acid

CAS: 50-21-5

Übersicht

Lactic acid is produced during anaerobic metabolism in muscles and by bacteria during fermentation. It gives yogurt and sauerkraut their sour taste.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Hydrogen H 6 1,0080
Carbon C 3 12,0110
Oxygen O 3 15,9990

Elementare Zusammensetzung

H
Hydrogen ×6
6,7%
C
Carbon ×3
40,0%
O
Oxygen ×3
53,3%

Verwendung

  • • Food acidulant
  • • Biodegradable plastics (PLA)
  • • Skin care (AHA)
  • • Yogurt/cheese production

Wissenswertes

  • ✦ Contrary to popular belief, lactic acid does not directly cause muscle soreness — that's from micro-tears in muscle fibers

Sicherheit

  • ⚠ Irritant at high concentrations

Structure

SMILES

CC(C(=O)O)O

Eigenschaften

Typ
organic
Zustand
liquid
Molmasse
90,08 g/mol
Dichte
1,2100 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
18,0 °C
Siedepunkt
122,0 °C
Löslichkeit
Miscible

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
90,0317
XLogP
-0,7
TPSA
57,5 Ų
H-Bond Donors
2
H-Bond Acceptors
3
Rotatable Bonds
1
Heavy Atoms
6
Complexity
59,0

Verwandte Verbindungen

Caffeine

C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

Coumarin

C₉H₆O₂

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acrylic Acid

C₃H₄O₂

Cysteine

C₃H₇NO₂S

DDT

C₁₄H₉Cl₅

Alanine

C₃H₇NO₂

Diazepam

C₁₆H₁₃ClN₂O

Dichloromethane

CH₂Cl₂

Butane

C₄H₁₀

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lactic Acid?
Lactic Acid (C₃H₆O₃) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name 2-Hydroxypropanoic acid.
What is the molecular weight of Lactic Acid?
Lactic Acid has a molar mass of 90.08 g/mol.
What state is Lactic Acid at room temperature?
Lactic Acid is a liquid at room temperature.
Is Lactic Acid organic or inorganic?
Lactic Acid is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Lactic Acid?
Lactic Acid (C₃H₆O₃) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).