- Chemical Name:Lactic acid
- CAS Number:50-21-5
- Functions:Acidulant
- Synonyms:(±)-Lactic acid, (RS)-2-Hydroxypropanoic acid, 2-Hydroxy-2-methylacetic acid, 2-Hydroxypropanoic acid, 2-Hydroxypropionic acid, DL-Lactic acid, Lactate, NSC 367919, α-Hydroxypropanoic acid, α-Hydroxypropionic acid
Pharm-Rx Lactic Acid is derived from fermentation, and functions as an acidulant. Available in liquid form, it exhibits solubility in ethanol and ether.