L-Lactic Acid

CAS 79-33-4  ·  C3H6O3  ·  MW 90.08 g/mol

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About L-Lactic Acid

L-Lactic Acid is a chemical compound registered under number CAS 79-33-4, with the molecular formula C3H6O3, and a molar mass of 90.08 g/mol.

The molecule contains 12 atoms connected by 11 chemical bonds. The full systematic IUPAC name of this compound is (2S)-2-hydroxypropanoic acid. The interactive 3D model above lets you view the spatial arrangement of the atoms — you can rotate it with the mouse, zoom with the scroll wheel, and switch between skeletal / Ball & Stick / Space Fill visualization modes.

In terms of physicochemical properties, the partition coefficient logP = -0.7 (negative value, a hydrophilic compound), polar surface area PSA = 57.5 Ų, 2 donors and 3 hydrogen bond acceptors. These parameters are key when assessing bioavailability and interaction with biomolecules.

Chemical data for this compound comes from PubChem (NIH NLM NCBI), one of the world's largest chemical databases. All information is updated automatically and enriched with GHS hazard statement translations compliant with the CLP Regulation (EC 1272/2008). The widget above may be used for educational, research and commercial purposes.

Physicochemical properties
Molecular formulaC3H6O3
Masa molowa90.08 g/mol
IUPAC(2S)-2-hydroxypropanoic acid
SMILESC[C@@H](C(=O)O)O
InChIKeyJVTAAEKCZFNVCJ-REOHCLBHSA-N
logP (XLogP3)-0.7
PSA57.5 Ų
HBD / HBA2 / 3
PubChem CIDCID 107689 ↗
GHS safety

Signal word: Danger

GHS05
GHS05

H314 — Powoduje poważne oparzenia skóry oraz uszkodzenia oczu

H318 — Powoduje poważne uszkodzenie oczu

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Synonyms
L-Lactic acid · 79-33-4 · L-(+)-Lactic acid · (S)-Lactic acid · (S)-2-Hydroxypropanoic acid · (2S)-2-hydroxypropanoic acid · Sarcolactic acid · (S)-2-Hydroxypropionic acid · (+)-Lactic acid · Paralactic acid · (S)-(+)-Lactic acid · Lactic acid, L- · Tisulac · Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, (2S)- · Sarcolacticum acidum
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InChIKey
JVTAAEKCZFNVCJ-REOHCLBHSA-N
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Source data
PubChem CID 107689 ↗
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