BreckTech L-Lactic Acid
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BreckTech L-Lactic Acid, a colorless or yellowish liquid that is miscible with water and ethanol, is produced by fermentation from sugar and has a mild acid taste. It is widely used as an acidulant in the food industry, primarily serving as a preservative and flavoring agent in food, beverages, and pharmaceuticals.
- Enhances shelf life
- Natural acidifier
- Improves texture
Specifications
Identifiers
- Chemical name
- (2S)-2-Hydroxypropanoic Acid
- CAS number(s)
- 79-33-4
- EC number
- 201-196-2
- Molecular formula
- C3H6O3
- InChI key
- JVTAAEKCZFNVCJ-REOHCLBHSA-N
- INCI name
- Lactic Acid
- Synonyms
- α-Hydroxypropanoic Acid, 2-Hydroxypropionic Acid, L-(+)-Lactic acid
Technical specifications
Specifications
| Test Condition | Specification | Value | Unit | Test Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Form | Liquid | - | - |
| - | Assay | 87.5 - 88.5 | % w/w | - |
| - | Stereochemical Purity (L-isomer) | 97 (Min.) | % | - |
| Fresh | Color | 50 (Max.) | APHA | - |
| - | Arsenic (As) | 1 (Max.) | ppm | - |
| - | Calcium | 20 (Max.) | ppm | - |
| - | Ether Insolubles | 0.7 (Max.) | % w/w | - |
| - | Sulfated Ash / Residue on Ignition | 0.1 (Max.) | % w/w | - |
| - | Chloride (Cl) | 10 (Max.) | ppm | - |
| - | Sulfate (SO₄) | 20 (Max.) | ppm | - |
| - | Heavy Metal | 10 (Max.) | ppm | - |
| - | Iron (Fe) | 10 (Max.) | ppm | - |
| - | Lead (Pb) | 0.5 (Max.) | ppm | - |
| - | Mercury (Hg) | 1 (Max.) | ppm | - |
| - | Methanol / Methyl Esters (as Methanol) | 0.2 (Max.) | % v/w | - |
| at 20 °C | Relative Density | 1.2 - 1.22 | g/ml | - |
| - | Positive Test for Acid | Passes test | - | - |
| - | Positive for Lactate | Passes test | - | - |
| - | Solubility | Passes test | - | - |
| - | Readily Carbonisable Substances | Passes test | - | - |
| - | Citric, oxalic, phosphoric, tartaric acid | Passes test | - | - |
| - | Sugars and Other Reducing Substances | Passes test | - | - |
| - | Molecular weight | 90 | g/mol | - |
- Industries
- CareFood & Beverage
- Applications
- Food preparation & processingBrewing & fermentation processes
- Functions
- AcidulantPreservative
- Market segments
- BrewingBeverage productionFood processing
Documents
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Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
Specifications & performance data