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Linear Formula:
CH3CH(OH)CO2NH4
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
107.11
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352116
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22
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grade

technical grade

Quality Level

form

liquid

concentration

20 wt. % in H2O

impurities

2-3% lactic acid lactate, ammonium salt

refractive index

n20/D 1.363

density

1.054 g/mL at 25 °C

functional group

carboxylic acid
hydroxyl

SMILES string

N.CC(O)C(O)=O

InChI

1S/C3H6O3.H3N/c1-2(4)3(5)6;/h2,4H,1H3,(H,5,6);1H3

InChI key

RZOBLYBZQXQGFY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Ammonium lactate is an ammonium salt of lactic acid. It is generally used as a feedstock for ethyl lactate and as a component of moisturizers.

Application

Ammonium lactate solution has been used in the ammonium lactate fermentation broth for the concentration of organic acid salts by conventional electrodialysis (EDC).

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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