Chemical & Material
Lactic Acids
Lactic acid, also known as 2-hydroxypropanoic acid, is a naturally occurring organic acid with the molecular formula C3H6O3. It was first discovered by Swedish scientist Scheele in 1780. Lactic acid is the smallest chiral molecule in nature and exists in two stereoisomeric forms: the levorotatory L-lactic acid and the dextrorotatory D-lactic acid. An equimolar mixture of L-lactic acid and D-lactic acid forms racemic DL-lactic acid. Pure lactic acid is a colorless liquid,…
- Types
- DL-Lactic Acid · D-Lactic Acid · L-Lactic Acid
- Applications
- Food & Beverage · Polylactic Acid · Industrial
5 editions27 December 2025