Lactic acid
(Lactic Acid and dl-Lactic Acid)Lactic Acid
CAS number: 50-21-5
Synonyms: 2-Hydroxypropanoic acid; 1-Hydroxyethane 1-carboxylic acid; 2-Hydroxypropionic acid; a-Hydroxypropionic acid; Milk acid; Acetonic acid; Ethylidenelactic acid
Chemical class: Organic Acids
Industry claims found in: apple juice, beef, beer, bread, cocoa, coffee, wheat bread, cherry, grape, guava, mango, milk, papaya, dry salami, sherry, tomato
Industry claims used in: cheese, candy, chewing gum, alcoholic beverages, baked goods, puddings and snacks
Possible physical or functional effects: Antimicrobial agents; Curing and pickling agents; Flavor enhancers; Flavoring agents and adjuvants; pH control agents; Other
Properties: industry claims FEMA GRAS; industry claims FDA GRAS; used in cigarettes; used in smokeless tobacco
Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) 3730 mg/kg; mod. toxic by ingestion, rectal routes; mutagenic data; severe skin and eye irritant; heated to decomp., emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes
dl-Lactic Acid
CAS number: 598-82-3
Synonyms: 2-Hydroxypropanoic acid; 1-Hydroxyethane 1-carboxylic acid; 2-Hydroxypropionic acid; a-Hydroxypropionic acid; Milk acid; Acetonic acid; Ethylidenelactic acid
Industry claims used in: alcoholic beverages, puddings and snacks
Possible physical or functional effects: Antimicrobial agents; Curing and pickling agents; Flavor enhancers; Flavoring agents and adjuvants; pH control agents; Solvents and vehicles; Other
Properties: industry claims FEMA GRAS; industry claims FDA GRAS; used in smokeless tobacco
Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) 3730 mg/kg; mod. toxic by ingestion, rectal routes; mutagenic data; severe skin and eye irritant; heated to decomp., emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes