potassium laevo-lactate
propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, potassium salt, (2S)- (1:1)
Identification
| Name | potassium laevo-lactate |
| CAS Number | 85895-78-9 |
| FDA UNII | DY5YM0QKQ0 |
| Molecular Formula | C3 H5 K O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 128.16875000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00080809 |
| Nikkaji Number | J52.183C |
Regulatory
| FDA/DG SANTE Petitions, Reviews, Notices | EU SANCO |
Physical Properties
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Boiling Point | 227.60 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.015000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 230.00 °F. TCC ( 109.90 °C. ) (est) |
| logP (o/w) | -0.698 (est) |
| Soluble in | water, 1e+006 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
Cosmetic Information
| CosIng | cosmetic data |
| Cosmetic Uses | buffering agents |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | cosmetic and flavor agents |
| Recommendation for potassium laevo-lactate usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
No supplier data available
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
potassium (S)-2-hydroxypropanoate
potassium (S)-lactate
potassium;(2S)-2-hydroxypropanoate
propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, potassium salt, (2S)- (1:1)
PubMed:
Influence of environmental conditions on hydrogen peroxide formation by Streptococcus gordonii.
PubMed:
Generation of an electrochemical proton gradient by lactate efflux in membrane vesicles of Escherichia coli.