Identification

Namelactic acid
IUPAC2-hydroxypropanoic acid
CAS Number50-21-5
EINECS200-018-0
FDA UNII3B8D35Y7S4
Molecular FormulaC3 H6 O3
Molecular Weight90.07842000
MDL NumberMFCD00004520
Nikkaji NumberJ1.358G
Beilstein1209341
CoE Number4
XlogP3-0.70 (est)

Regulatory

FDA/DG SANTE Petitions, Reviews, Notices184.1061
JECFA Food Flavoring930 lactic acid
JECFA Food AdditiveLactic Acid
GSFA CodexLactic acid (L-, D- and DL-) (270)
DG SANTE Food Flavourings08.004 lactic acid
DG SANTE Food Additiveslactic acid
DG SANTE Food Contact Materialslactic acid
FEMA Number2611
FDANo longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF)50-21-5 ; LACTIC ACID
FDA RegulationFDA PART 133 -- CHEESES AND RELATED CHEESE PRODUCTS

Physical Properties

Appearance colorless clear viscous liquid or solid (est)
Assay 95.00 to 100.00 sum of isomers
Food Chemicals Codex Listed Yes
Specific Gravity 1.17200 to 1.21000 @ 25.00 °C.
Pounds per Gallon - (est). 9.752 to 10.068
Refractive Index 1.42600 to 1.43600 @ 20.00 °C.
Melting Point 16.00 to 17.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point 122.00 °C. @ 15.00 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure 0.015000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est)
Flash Point > 230.00 °F. TCC ( > 110.00 °C. )
logP (o/w) -0.720
Soluble in alcohol
Insoluble in paraffin oil

Cosmetic Information

CosIngcosmetic data
Cosmetic Usesbuffering agents

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Strength none
Substantivity 400 Hour(s)
Odor Description at 100.00 %.
Taste Description sour acid

Safety Information

Preferred SDSView
European informationMost important hazard(s):
Oral/Parenteral Toxicityoral-rat LD50 3543 mg/kg
Dermal Toxicityskin-rabbit LD50 > 2000 mg/kg
Inhalation ToxicityNot determined

GHS Classification

['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']

Safety in Use

Categoryflavoring agents and adjuvants, curing and pickling agents, flavor enhancers
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety AssessmentSearch
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU)19000.00 (μg/capita/day)
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA)47000.00 (μg/capita/day)
Structure ClassI
baked goods2.00000
beverages(nonalcoholic)0.02000
beverages(alcoholic)3000.00000
breakfast cereal-
cheese19.00000
chewing gum5000.00000
condiments / relishes1200.00000
confectionery froastings0.30000
egg products-
fats / oils1.00000
fish products-
frozen dairy0.03000
fruit ices-
gelatins / puddings14.00000
granulated sugar-
gravies2.00000
hard candy20000.00000
imitation dairy0.80000
instant coffee / tea-
jams / jellies-
meat products4.00000
milk products0.90000
nut products-
other grains-
poultry-
processed fruits-
processed vegetables0.02000
reconstituted vegetables-
seasonings / flavors-
snack foods0.30000
soft candy14000.00000
soups0.10000
sugar substitutes-
sweet sauces0.50000

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Potential Uses

buffering agents humectants skin conditioning

Natural Occurrence

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Synonyms

acidum lacticum acidum sarcolacticum aethylidenmilchsaeure biolac espiritin ethylidene lactic acid 2- hydroxy-2-methylacetic acid 1- hydroxyethane carboxylic acid (±)-2- hydroxypropanoic acid 2- hydroxypropanoic acid alpha- hydroxypropanoic acid DL-2- hydroxypropanoic acid dextro,laevo-2- hydroxypropanoic acid 2- hydroxypropionic acid a- hydroxypropionic acid alpha- hydroxypropionic acid (RS)-2- hydroxypropionsaeure lactacyd lactasol (±)- lactic acid DL- lactic acid lactic acid 50% FCC lactic acid 80%, (naturals) lactic acid 88% USP heat stable (fermented) DL- lactic acid FCC lactic acid natural lactic acid powder lactic acid synthetic lactic acid, 88% USP lacticacid lactovagan dextro,laevo- milchsaeure DL- milchsaeure milk acid paramilchsaeure propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy- propel propionic acid, 2-hydroxy- tisulac tonsillosan PubMed: Gene Knockout and Overexpression Analysis Revealed the Role of N-Acetylmuramidase in Autolysis of Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus Ljj-6. 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PubMed: Yeasts are essential for cocoa bean fermentation. PubMed: Combining chemoinformatics with bioinformatics: in silico prediction of bacterial flavor-forming pathways by a chemical systems biology approach "reverse pathway engineering". PubMed: Dynamics of bacterial communities during the ripening process of different Croatian cheese types derived from raw ewe's milk cheeses. PubMed: Acidic organic compounds in beverage, food, and feed production. PubMed: Informatic prediction of Cheddar cheese flavor pathway changes due to sodium substitution. PubMed: Monitoring the ripening process of Cheddar cheese based on hydrophilic component profiling using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. PubMed: Exploring microbial succession and diversity during solid-state fermentation of Tianjin duliu mature vinegar. PubMed: Study of the physicochemical parameters and spontaneous fermentation during the traditional production of yakupa, an indigenous beverage produced by Brazilian Amerindians. 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PubMed: Sucuk and pastırma: microbiological changes and formation of volatile compounds. PubMed: Physico-chemical and functional properties of spray-dried sourdough in breadmaking. PubMed: Role of non-Saccharomyces yeasts in Korean wines produced from Campbell Early grapes: potential use of Hanseniaspora uvarum as a starter culture. PubMed: Fermented milks and milk products as functional foods--a review. PubMed: Development of an effective treatment for A 5-log reduction of Escherichia coli in refrigerated pickle products. PubMed: Methionine metabolism: major pathways and enzymes involved and strategies for control and diversification of volatile sulfur compounds in cheese. PubMed: Development of a multiplex real time PCR to detect thermophilic lactic acid bacteria in natural whey starters. PubMed: Perspectives on the contribution of lactic acid bacteria to cheese flavor development. PubMed: Uptake of α-ketoglutarate by citrate transporter CitP drives transamination in Lactococcus lactis. PubMed: Effect of oxygen on the biosynthesis of flavor compound 3-methylbutanal from leucine catabolism during batch culture in Carnobacterium maltaromaticum LMA 28. PubMed: Isolation of Pediococcus acidilactici Kp10 with ability to secrete bacteriocin-like inhibitory substance from milk products for applications in food industry. PubMed: Structural characterization of a D-isomer specific 2-hydroxyacid dehydrogenase from Lactobacillus delbrueckii ssp. bulgaricus. PubMed: Lactic acid bacteria producing B-group vitamins: a great potential for functional cereals products. PubMed: Effect of liquid smoke as an ingredient in frankfurters on Listeria monocytogenes and quality attributes. PubMed: "Green preservatives": combating fungi in the food and feed industry by applying antifungal lactic acid bacteria. 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PubMed: Microbiological and biochemical characterization of cassava retting, a traditional lactic Acid fermentation for foo-foo (cassava flour) production. PubMed: Genetic manipulation of the pathway for diacetyl metabolism in Lactococcus lactis. PubMed: Diacetyl formation by lactic bacteria. PubMed: The influence of controlled atmosphere and vacuum packaging upon chilled pork keeping quality. PubMed: Growth and viability of Bifidobacterium bifidum in cheddar cheese. PubMed: Evaluation of calcium chloride and lactic acid injection on chemical, microbiological and descriptive attributes of mature cow beef. PubMed: Scanning electron and light microscopic study of microbial succession on bethlehem st. Nectaire cheese. PubMed: Changes in chemical composition and sensory qualities of peanut milk fermented with lactic acid bacteria. PubMed: Impact of bovine somatotropin on dairying in eastern Europe. PubMed: Influence of aflatoxin B1 on gas production by lactic acid bacteria. 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