| 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% |
