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Organic Acids

Lactic Acid Extra Pure

RA001653 CAS 79-33-4 Extra Pure

Identity

Product code
RA001653
CAS number
79-33-4
Grade
Extra Pure
Purity
88%
Molecular formula
C3H6O3
Molecular weight
90.08

Classification

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Liquid —
Density [g/cm3] 1.209 g/cm3 g/cm3
Solubility in water [% weight] Soluble in water —
Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C -0.7 —
Colour Clear colorless —
Odour Slight acrid odor —
pH value 2 —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 17 °C °C
Flash point [°C] 113 °C °C
Boiling point [°C] 122 °C °C
Vapour pressure [20°C] 0 kPa kPa
Vapour density Min 1 —

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit
Appearance A clear colorless to slightly yellow syrupy liquid —
Mercury (Hg) Max 0.0001 % %
Lead (Pb) Max 0.0005 % %
Weight/ mL (20 °C) 1.20 - 1.21 g g
Assay 88 - 92 % %
Sulphated ash Max 0.1 % %
Iron (Fe) Max 0.001 % %
Chloride (Cl) Max 0.02 % %
Sulphate (SO4) Max 0.02 % %
Heavy metal Max 0.001 % %
Arsenic (As) Max 0.0003 % %
Calcium (Ca) Max 0.02 % %

Packaging

Pack size SKU
25 L RA001653-PK-25L
500 mL RA001653-PK-500ML
200 L RA001653-PK-200L
2.5 L RA001653-PK-2.5L