Sodium Lactate
Food Additives 2025-03-19
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Sodium Lactate |
| CAS No. | 72-17-3 |
| Molecular Formula | C₃H₅NaO₃ |
| Molecular Weight | 112.06 g/mol |
| Appearance | Colorless or slightly yellow transparent syrupy liquid |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in water, ethanol, and glycerol |
| Hygroscopicity | Strongly hygroscopic |
| Boiling Point | 110°C |
| Density | 1.33 g/cm³ |
| pH Value | 6.5–7.5 |
| Primary Uses | |
| – Food Industry | Emulsifier, humectant, flavor enhancer, quality improver, antioxidant synergist, pH regulator |
| – Pharmaceutical Industry | Treatment of metabolic acidosis caused by diarrhea, dehydration, diabetes, nephritis, etc. |
| – Daily Chemical Industry | Humectant, pH regulator, buffer, etc. |
| Safety Information | |
| – ADI | No special provisions (FAO/WHO, 2001) |
| – Contraindications | Not suitable for infants with lactose intolerance |
| – Common Side Effects | Gastrointestinal irritation (nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea) |
| Production Method | Neutralization of lactic acid with sodium hydroxide or sodium carbonate |
| Regulatory Information | Approved for use in various foods in China without specific dosage limits |
| Other Information | |
| – HS Code | 2918110000 |
| – VAT Rate | 17.0% |
| – Tax Refund Rate | 13.0% |
