Physical And Chemcial Properties : Sodium lactate is a hygroscopic syrupy salt , derived from a natural fermentation product , lactic acid . It is a colorless thick liquid . It has a strong moisture absorption capacity . It can dissolve itself well in water and ethanol . It also mixes well with various food additive. Its melting point is 53degree C and boiling point is 122 degree C.
Formula : CH3CH(OH)COONa
Uses : Sodium Lactate is widely used in meat products , to keep it fresher for a longer time, by retaining its moisture . It too act as a heat preservating agent . It helps in preventing and killing various germs , which helps in rottening of foods. It acts as a flavour enhancer and an antioxidant potentiator . It is used in various cosmetics and plays an important role as an antacid in pharmaceutical field.
A Clear colourless liquid missible with water
Chloride: Passes with Test
pH : 7.5
| INCI Name |
Sodium Lactate |
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| Chemical Name |
Sodium-2-hydroxypropionate |
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| Molecular Formula |
CH3CH(OH)COONa |
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| CAS No. |
72-17-3 |
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| EINECS No |
200-772-0 |
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| Molecular Weight |
112.06 |
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| Description |
Sodium Lactate is used in the cosmetic, |
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food field as flavor enhancer,humectant,pH |
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control agent to prolong the reserving period |
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etc.Sodium Lactate is widely used in the |
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meat products as antisepsis fresh-keeping |
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agent, heat preservation agent, antioxidation |
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potentiator and flavor potentiator. Sodium |
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Lactate can prevent and kill various Gram's |
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bacterium which can bring putrefaction to |
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food, such as Listeria bacterium,golden |
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yellow staphylococcus, meat clostridium and |
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rot microorganism with obvious antisepsis |
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effect. |
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| Applications |
Food Grade, Cosmetics |
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| Functions |
Antioxidant synergist, bodying agent, |
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humectant. |
