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L2250

Lithium L-lactate

≥98% (titration)

Synonym(s):

(S)-2-Hydroxypropionic acid lithium salt, L-Lactic acid lithium salt, Sarcolactic acid lithium salt

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C3H5LiO3
CAS Number:
27848-80-2
Molecular Weight:
96.01
UNSPSC Code:
12352201
NACRES:
NA.25
PubChem Substance ID:
57654325
EC Number:
248-692-5
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
6127244
MDL number:
MFCD00065512
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Quality Level

200

assay

≥98% (titration)

form

powder

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable, gas chromatography (GC): suitable

impurities

<2% water (Karl Fischer)

color

white

solubility

water: 100 mg/mL, clear, colorless

cation traces

Li: 5.26-9.30% (anhydrous)

application(s)

food and beverages
hematology
microbiology

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

[Li+].C[C@H](O)C([O-])=O

InChI

1S/C3H6O3.Li/c1-2(4)3(5)6;/h2,4H,1H3,(H,5,6);/q;+1/p-1/t2-;/m0./s1

InChI key

GKQWYZBANWAFMQ-DKWTVANSSA-M

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General description

Lithium L-lactate, also known as Sarcolactic acid lithium or Lithium (S)-2-hydroxypropanoate, is a lithium salt of L-lactic acid, the optically active isomer of lactic acid characterized by an (S) stereochemical arrangement. L-Lactic acid is naturally produced in animals through the fermentation of pyruvate via lactate dehydrogenase during normal metabolism and exercise. This compound is a crucial element in lactic acid fermentation carried out by lactic acid bacteria, where carbohydrates are converted into lactic acid. In humans, lactic acid and its conjugate base play vital roles in various biological processes, spanning from prenatal development to the maintenance of the extracellular fluid surrounding neurons.

Recent research indicates that Lithium L-lactate exhibits mood-stabilizing effects, particularly in individuals with bipolar disorder. This impact is believed to be linked to its influence on the phosphatidylinositol (PI) pathway and the inhibition of glycogen synthase kinase-3 (GSK-3) activity. Beyond bipolar disorder, ongoing investigations are exploring the potential applications of Lithium L-lactate in neuropsychiatric conditions, including studies related to depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia, highlighting its significance in the areas of metabolomics and biochemical research.

Application

Lithium L-lactate has been used as a standard:
  • for the quantification of lactic acid using analytical methods
  • for the quantification of lactic acid using high-performance liquid chromatography
  • as a standard for L-lactic acid assay

Lithium L-lactate is a versatile compound that finds application in metabolomics and biochemical research.

Features and Benefits

  • Ideal for Metabolomics, Biochemical and Cell Biology research
  • Versatile and adaptable for wide variety of laboratory and research applications

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Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)

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G Díaz-Ruiz et al.
Applied and environmental microbiology, 69(8), 4367-4374 (2003-08-07)
Pozol is an acid beverage obtained from the natural fermentation of nixtamal (heat- and alkali-treated maize) dough. The concentration of mono- and disaccharides from maize is reduced during nixtamalization, so that starch is the main carbohydrate available for lactic acid
Chia-Yu Lin et al.
PloS one, 15(10), e0241053-e0241053 (2020-10-27)
The relationship between methylglyoxal (MGO) and D-lactate during saikosaponin C (SSC) treatment of mice with accelerated nephrotoxic serum (NTS) nephritis was investigated. NTS nephritis was induced by administration of anti-basement membrane antibodies to C57BL/6 mice and three dosages of SSC
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Protocols

Reflectometric Determination of DL Lactic Acid in Dairy Products

Quick and accurate analysis of D- and L-lactic acid in dairy products using Reflectoquant® Lactic Acid Test upon reaction with lactate dehydrogenase (LDH).

Reflectometric Determination of DL Lactic Acid in Vegan Yogurt

Rapid analysis of DL-lactic acid in vegan yogurt using the Reflectoquant® Lactic Acid Test, and enzymatic reaction with Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH).

Global Trade Item Number

SKUGTIN
L2250-25G04061832391342
L2250-100G04061833949894
L2250-500G04061833949924
L2250-10G04061833949900
L2250-1KG04061833949917
L2250-5G04061832391366

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