Lactic Acid

C₃H₆O₃

IUPAC: 2-Hydroxypropanoic acid

CAS: 50-21-5

अवलोकन

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

संरचना

तत्व प्रतीक परमाणु परमाणु द्रव्यमान
Hydrogen H 6 1.0080
Carbon C 3 12.0110
Oxygen O 3 15.9990

मूलीय संरचना

H
Hydrogen ×6
6.7%
C
Carbon ×3
40.0%
O
Oxygen ×3
53.3%

उपयोग

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

रोचक तथ्य

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

सुरक्षा

  • ⚠ Irritant at high concentrations

Structure

SMILES

CC(C(=O)O)O

गुण

प्रकार
organic
अवस्था
liquid
मोलर द्रव्यमान
90.08 g/mol
घनत्व
1.2100 g/cm³
गलनांक
18.0 °C
क्वथनांक
122.0 °C
घुलनशीलता
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

संबंधित यौगिक

Caffeine

C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

Acrylic Acid

C₃H₄O₂

Alanine

C₃H₇NO₂

Dichloromethane

CH₂Cl₂

Asparagine

C₄H₈N₂O₃

Bisphenol A Diglycidyl Ether

C₂₁H₂₄O₄

Dimethyl Carbonate

C₃H₆O₃

Dopamine

C₈H₁₁NO₂

Bromothymol Blue

C₂₇H₂₈Br₂O₅S

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).