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Model ID

3DPX-001836

Category

Small Molecules

Keyword(s)

lactic acid, 2-hydroxypropanoic acid, DL-Lactic acid, 2-hydroxypropionic acid, Milk acid, lactate, Ethylidenelactic acid, 50-21-5, Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, Racemic lactic acid

PubChem CID

612

A normal intermediate in the fermentation (oxidation, metabolism) of sugar. The concentrated form is used internally to prevent gastrointestinal fermentation. (From Stedman, 26th ed)

Molecular Weight

90.07794 g/mol

Molecular Formula

C₃H₆O₃

IUPAC

2-hydroxypropanoic acid

CAS

50-21-5

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