Lactic Acid
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Cite "Lactic Acid"
Lactic Acid. (n.d.). In Compound. Retrieved from /es/compound/lactic-acid/
"Lactic Acid." Compound, /es/compound/lactic-acid/.
@misc{lactic-acid, title={Lactic Acid}, url={/es/compound/lactic-acid/}}
IUPAC: 2-Hydroxypropanoic acid
CAS: 50-21-5
Descripción general
Lactic acid is produced during anaerobic metabolism in muscles and by bacteria during fermentation. It gives yogurt and sauerkraut their sour taste.
Composición
Usos
- • Food acidulant
- • Biodegradable plastics (PLA)
- • Skin care (AHA)
- • Yogurt/cheese production
Datos curiosos
- ✦ Contrary to popular belief, lactic acid does not directly cause muscle soreness — that's from micro-tears in muscle fibers
Seguridad
- ⚠ Irritant at high concentrations
Structure
SMILES
CC(C(=O)O)O
Propiedades
- Tipo
- organic
- Estado
- liquid
- Masa molar
- 90,08 g/mol
- Densidad
- 1,2100 g/cm³
- Punto de fusión
- 18,0 °C
- Punto de ebullición
- 122,0 °C
- Solubilidad
- 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
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).