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Carboxylic acids and anhydrides

Lactate

Also known as 2-hydroxypropanoate, b-lactate, beta-Lactate

CAS 113-21-3Formula C3H5O3-Molar mass 89.07 g/mol
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Lactate chemical structure, C3H5O3-, CAS 113-21-3
2D chemical structure

Key facts

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All properties
CAS number
113-21-3
Formula
C3H5O3-
Molar mass
89.07 g/mol
HS code
291811
Category
Carboxylic acids and anhydrides

What is Lactate?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Lactate is a hydroxy monocarboxylic acid anion that is the conjugate base of lactic acid, arising from deprotonation of the carboxy group. It has a role as an Escherichia coli metabolite and a human metabolite. It is functionally related to a propionate. It is a conjugate base of a rac-lactic acid and a 2-hydroxypropanoic acid.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
2-hydroxypropanoate
CAS number
113-21-3 CAS number cross-checked
Molecular formula
C3H5O3-
UNII
13GMT0VU0O
InChIKey
JVTAAEKCZFNVCJ-UHFFFAOYSA-M
InChI
InChI=1S/C3H6O3/c1-2(4)3(5)6/h2,4H,1H3,(H,5,6)/p-1
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
CC(C(=O)[O-])O

Synonyms

  • 2-hydroxypropanoate
  • b-lactate
  • beta-Lactate
  • 2-Hydroxypropionate
  • Lactate ion, DL-
  • MeCH(OH)CO2 anion
  • Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, ion(1-)
  • L-Lactic acid, 40% soln
  • Methylglycolate
  • Lithium L(+)-lactate, Lithium
  • dl-lactate
  • DL lactate
  • DL lactic acid
  • DL-lactate ion
  • (RS)-lactate
  • (RS)-lactic acid
  • Lactate ion(1-)
  • Lactate anion
  • Lactate ion
  • Sodium, 2-hydroxy-propionate
  • Lactic acid, ion(1-)
  • 2-Hydroxypropanoic acid ion(1-)
  • 2-hydroxypropanoic acid, ion(1-)

Physical and chemical properties

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Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

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Molecular weight
89.07 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
89.0244 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
-1.88calc.
Topological polar surface area
60.36 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
1calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
3calc.
Rotatable bonds
1calc.
Heavy atoms
6calc.
Rings
0calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.67calc.
Formal charge
-1calc.
Stereocentres
1calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

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Safety and hazards

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No GHS hazard classification is recorded for this substance yet. That does not mean it is harmless.

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Uses and applications

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Roles

  • Escherichia coli metabolite
  • animal metabolite
  • bacterial metabolite
  • eukaryotic metabolite
  • human metabolite
  • mammalian metabolite
  • metabolite
  • prokaryotic metabolite

Regulatory status

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HS code and trade data

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Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Lactate is traded under.

HS 2918.11Indicative HS code

Lactic acid, its salts and esters

World exports in 2024
$635M
+9.6% vs 2023, imports $719M
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China22.0%
  2. Thailand20.0%
  3. Spain11.4%
Top importers
  1. United States11.6%
  2. Spain10.3%
  3. Germany7.9%
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The HS code shown for Lactate is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Lactate, based on the data on this page

What is Lactate?

Lactate is a hydroxy monocarboxylic acid anion that is the conjugate base of lactic acid, arising from deprotonation of the carboxy group. It has a role as an Escherichia coli metabolite and a human metabolite. It is functionally related to a propionate.

What is the CAS number of Lactate?

The CAS registry number of Lactate is 113-21-3.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Lactate?

The molecular formula of Lactate is C3H5O3- and its molar mass is 89.07 g/mol.

What is Lactate used for?

Known uses and roles of Lactate include building blocks in research and laboratory, escherichia coli metabolite, animal metabolite, bacterial metabolite, eukaryotic metabolite and 4 more.

Is Lactate hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Lactate is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Lactate?

Lactate is usually classified under HS code 291811 (Lactic acid, its salts and esters). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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