Lactic Acid and Sodium Hydroxide

CH₃CHOHCOOH + NaOH → CH₃CHOHCOONa + H₂O

Aperçu

Lactic acid, produced during anaerobic metabolism in muscles, reacts with sodium hydroxide to form sodium lactate and water. Lactic acid has a pKa of 3.86 and exists in L and D enantiomeric forms. L-lactic acid accumulation causes the burning sensation during intense exercise.

Participants

Rôle	Substance	Coefficient	État
Réactif	Lactic Acid C₃H₆O₃	1	(aq)
Réactif	Sodium Hydroxide NaOH	1	(aq)
Produit	Water H₂O	1	(l)

Exemple du quotidien

The muscle burn during intense exercise is caused by lactic acid accumulation. Sodium lactate is used in IV fluids (Ringer's lactate) for rehydration.

Importance industrielle

Sodium lactate is used in food preservation, in Ringer's lactate IV solution, in cosmetics as a moisturizer, and as a feedstock for polylactic acid (PLA) biodegradable plastics.

Propriétés

Type: Acid-Base
Réversible: Non
Énergie: Exothermique
ΔH: -55,0 kJ/mol

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Lactic Acid and Sodium Hydroxide?

The balanced equation is: CH₃CHOHCOOH + NaOH → CH₃CHOHCOONa + H₂O.

What type of reaction is Lactic Acid and Sodium Hydroxide?

Lactic Acid and Sodium Hydroxide is a acid-base reaction.

Is Lactic Acid and Sodium Hydroxide exothermic or endothermic?

Lactic Acid and Sodium Hydroxide is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -55.0 kJ/mol.