Lactic Acid

C₃H₆O₃

IUPAC: 2-Hydroxypropanoic acid

CAS: 50-21-5

Ikhtisar

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

Komposisi

Unsur Simbol Atom Massa Atom
Hydrogen H 6 1,0080
Carbon C 3 12,0110
Oxygen O 3 15,9990

Komposisi Elemental

C
40,0%
O
53,3%

Kegunaan

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

Fakta Menarik

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

Keselamatan

  • ⚠ Irritant at high concentrations

Structure

SMILES

CC(C(=O)O)O

Sifat

Jenis
organic
Keadaan
liquid
Massa Molar
90,08 g/mol
Kerapatan
1,2100 g/cm³
Titik Lebur
18,0 °C
Titik Didih
122,0 °C
Kelarutan
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).