Lactic Acid

C₃H₆O₃

IUPAC: 2-Hydroxypropanoic acid

CAS: 50-21-5

개요

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

구성

원소 기호 원자 원자 질량
Hydrogen H 6 1.0080
Carbon C 3 12.0110
Oxygen O 3 15.9990

원소 구성

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

용도

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

흥미로운 사실

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

안전

  • ⚠ Irritant at high concentrations

Structure

SMILES

CC(C(=O)O)O

성질

유형
organic
상태
liquid
몰 질량
90.08 g/mol
밀도
1.2100 g/cm³
녹는점
18.0 °C
끓는점
122.0 °C
용해도
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

관련 화합물

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).