Sodium Lactate

Product Description

Sodium Lactate is the sodium salt of lactic acid, and has a mild saline taste. It is produced by fermentation of a sugar source, such as corn or beets, and then, by neutralizing the resulting lactic acid to create a compound. It acts as a preservative, acidity regulator, and bulking agent. It is sometimes used in shampoo products and other similar items such as liquid soaps as it is an effective humectant and moisturizer. Sodium Lactate is available in different quantity packaging options for clients. It is a colorless liquid completely odorless, or with a slight, characteristic odor. 

Features:

Product Name: Sodium Lactate
Synonyms: SODIUM LACTATE; 72-17-3; Lactic acid sodium salt; Monosodium lactate; Sodium DL-lactate; Lacolin; sodium 2-hydroxypropanoate; Per-glycerin; Lactic acid, sodium salt (VAN); Sodium (dl)-lactate; DL-Lactic acid sodium salt
Molecular Formula: C₃H₅NaO₃
Molecular Weight: 112.06 g/mol
IUPAC Name: sodium;2-hydroxypropanoate
CAS Number: 72-17-3
Form: Liquid and Solid
Color: Colorless
Odor: Odorless, or with a slight, characteristic odor
Parent Compound: lactic acid (CID 612)
Density: 1.33 g/mL, 1.31 g/ml (60 % syrup)
Melting point: 161 to 162 C (322 to 324 F; 434 to 435 K); 17 C (60 % syrup)
Boiling point: 113 C (235 F; 386 K) (60 % syrup)