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Sodium lactate

CAS No.
72-17-3
Chemical Name:
Sodium lactate
Synonyms
SODIUM LACTATE POWDER;Na-Lactate;SODIUM DL-LACTATE;SODIUM LACTATE 60%;sodiuM 2-hydroxypropanoate;Sodium lactate 60% solution;lacolin;Sodium DL;60%inwater;99.0% (NT)
CBNumber:
CB6114077
Molecular Formula:
C3H5NaO3
Molecular Weight:
113.07
MDL Number:
MFCD00065400
MOL File:
72-17-3.mol
MSDS File:
SDS
TDS File:
TDS
Last updated:2026-05-28 02:30:34
Product description Number Pack Size Price
Sodium DL-lactate ReagentPlus , ≥99.0% (NT) 71720 5g $129
Sodium DL-lactate ReagentPlus , ≥99.0% (NT) 71720 25g $411
Sodium DL-Lactate (60% in Water) S0928 500g $43
Sodium DL-Lactate (60% w/w in H2O) TRC-S644003-5G 5g $169
Sodium DL-Lactate (60% w/w in H2O) TRC-S644003-1G 1g $62
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Sodium lactate Properties

Melting point 17°C
Boiling point 110°C
Density 1.33
vapor density 0.7 (vs air)
vapor pressure 17.535 mm of Hg (@ 20°C)
refractive index 1.422-1.425
storage temp. 2-8°C
solubility Miscible with ethanol (95%), and with water.
pka 3.9
form syrup
color Light Yellow
PH pH (7→35, 25℃) : 6.5~7.5
Odor Odorless
PH Range 6.5 - 8.5
biological source synthetic
Water Solubility miscible
Merck 14,8635
BRN 4332999
Stability Stable.
Cosmetics Ingredients Functions KERATOLYTIC
BUFFERING
HUMECTANT
InChI 1S/C3H6O3.Na/c1-2(4)3(5)6;/h2,4H,1H3,(H,5,6);/q;+1/p-1
InChIKey NGSFWBMYFKHRBD-UHFFFAOYSA-M
SMILES [Na+].CC(O)C([O-])=O
LogP -0.698 (est)
CAS DataBase Reference 72-17-3(CAS DataBase Reference)
Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) SODIUM LACTATE
FDA UNII TU7HW0W0QT
EPA Substance Registry System Sodium lactate (72-17-3)
UNSPSC Code 12352207
NACRES NA.75

SAFETY

Risk and Safety Statements

Symbol(GHS)  Exclamation Mark (GHS07)
GHS07
Signal word  Warning
Hazard statements  H319
Precautionary statements  P264-P280i-P305+P351+P338-P337+P313
PPE Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)
Safety Statements  24/25
WGK Germany  2
RTECS  OD5680000
TSCA  TSCA listed
HS Code  29181100
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids
REACH Registrations Active
NFPA 704
0
1 0

Sodium lactate price More Price(33)

Manufacturer Product number Product description CAS number Packaging Price Updated Buy
Sigma-Aldrich 71720 Sodium DL-lactate ReagentPlus , ≥99.0% (NT) 72-17-3 5g $129 2026-04-30 Buy
Sigma-Aldrich 71720 Sodium DL-lactate ReagentPlus , ≥99.0% (NT) 72-17-3 25g $411 2026-04-30 Buy
TCI Chemical S0928 Sodium DL-Lactate (60% in Water) 72-17-3 500g $43 2026-04-30 Buy
TRC TRC-S644003-5G Sodium DL-Lactate (60% w/w in H2O) 72-17-3 5g $169 2026-06-03 Buy
TRC TRC-S644003-1G Sodium DL-Lactate (60% w/w in H2O) 72-17-3 1g $62 2026-06-03 Buy
Product number Packaging Price Buy
71720 5g $129 Buy
71720 25g $411 Buy
S0928 500g $43 Buy
TRC-S644003-5G 5g $169 Buy
TRC-S644003-1G 1g $62 Buy

Sodium lactate Chemical Properties,Uses,Production

Description

Sodium lactate has antimicrobial and antioxidant effects. It is used as a food additive as a safe organic preservative for fish, sausage, etc. Sodium lactate is a naturally occurring humectant that is an extremely effective moisturizer. It could be used in cosmetics, such as aftershave lotion. Sodium lactate is also advocated in the treatment of bradyeardia and asystole associated with complete heart block.

References

[1] M. Suan Brewer, F. Mckeith, S. E. Martin, A. W. Dallmier and J. Meyer, Sodium Lactate Effects on Shelf-Life, Sensory, and Physical Characteristics of Fresh Pork Sausage, Journal of Food Science, 1991, vol. 56, 1176-1178
[2] Khalid Ibrahim Sallam, Antimicrobial and antioxidant effects of sodium acetate, sodium lactate, and sodium citrate in refrigerated sliced salmon, Food Control, 2007, vol. 18, 566-575
[3] Dawn C. Minetti, Clear, hydroalcoholic aftershave lotion which moisturizes, conditions, and prevents irritation, Patent US 4758599 A, 1986
[4] John F. Murray and S. H. Boyer, Ventricular Arrhythmias after Intravenous Sodium Lactate in Heart Block, Circulation, 1957, vol. 15, 547-558

Description

Sodium lactate is the sodium salt of lactic acid that has a mild saline taste. It is produced by fermentation of a sugar source, such as corn or beets, and then, by neutralizing the resulting lactic acid to create a compound having the formula NaC3H5O3
As early as 1836, sodium lactate was recognized as a salt of a weak acid rather than being a base, and it was then known that the lactate had to be metabolized in the liver before the sodium could have any titrating activity.

Chemical Properties

colourless liquid

Chemical Properties

Sodium lactate occurs as a clear, colorless, slightly syrupy liquid. It is odorless, or has a slight odor with a characteristic saline taste. It is hygroscopic.

Uses

The sodium salt of lactic acid (L113490). It acts as a preservative, acidity regulator, and bulking agent.

Uses

Instead of glycerol in calico printing; as a plasticizer for casein; as a corrosion inhibitor in alcohol antifreeze mixture.

Definition

ChEBI: An organic sodium salt having lactate as the counterion.

General Description

Sodium DL-lactate is an organic, sodium salt of lactic acid. It is a hygroscopic agent and a component of natural moisturizing factor (NMF). It is usually produced by fermentation.

Pharmaceutical Applications

Sodium lactate is widely used in cosmetics, food products and pharmaceutical applications including parenteral and topical formulations.
Therapeutically, sodium lactate is used in infusions as a component of Ringer-lactate solution; as an alternative for sodium hydrogencarbonate in light acidosis; as a rehydrating agent; and as a carrier for electrolyte concentrates or medicines in perfusion/ infusion solutions.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Sodium lactate functions as a buffer to maintain osmotic and charge balance. It serves as a humectant, especially in cosmetic preparations. It acts a flavoring agent in meat and poultry products. Sodium lactate also plays a role as a buffer. Sodium lactate could be an alternative source of energy and an oxidative substrate in case of lack of oxygen in brain cells.

Food additive

Sodium lactate need not be restricted by someone avoiding milk or those with a milk allergy.In general, lactates such as sodium, calcium, and potassium lactate are salts derived from the neutralization of lactic acid and most commercially used lactic acids are fermented from dairy - free products such as cornstarch, potatoes, or molasses. Sugar or tapioca additionally may be used. However some lactic acid is fermented from dairy products such as whey and lactose . Whey is made of up 6.5 % solids of which 4.8% is solid lactose . Waste whey typically is used to produce lactic acid when the whey itself is produced as waste during the manufacture of certain dairy products . As a result, such dairy-type lactic acid generally goes back into dairy products, such as ice cream and cream cheese, rather than into non - dairy products. Moreover, although the lacticacid starter culture to ferment corn or beets may contain milk, sodium lactate does not contain milk protein and need not be restricted by someone avoiding milk or those with a milk allergy.

Uses

As a food additive, sodium lactate has the E number E325 and is naturally a liquid product, but also is available in powder form. It acts as a preservative, acidity regulator, and bulking agent.
Sodium lactate is sometimes used in shampoo products and other similar items such as liquid soaps as it is an effective humectant and moisturizer.
Sodium lactate is used to treat arrhythmias caused by overdosing of class I antiarrythmics, as well as pressor sympathomimetics which can cause hypertension.
It also can be given intravenously as a source of bicarbonate for preventing or controlling mild to moderate metabolic acidosis in patients with restricted oral intake (for sodium bicarbonate) whose oxidative processes are not seriously impaired. However, the use in lactic acidosis is contraindicated.

Safety

Sodium lactate occurs naturally in the body and is involved in physiological processes. It is generally regarded as a relatively nontoxic and nonirritant material when used as an excipient. Low concentrations are well tolerated by skin and eye mucosa, although higher concentrations should be avoided.
LD50 (rat, IP): 2 g/kg

storage

Sodium lactate should be stored in a well-closed container in a cool, dry, place. Sodium lactate is combustible and decomposes upon heating.

Regulatory Status

GRAS listed (not for infant formulas). Included in the FDA Inactive Ingredient Database (epidural, IM, IV, and SC injections; oral suspensions; topical gels and solutions). Included in nonparenteral medicines licensed in the UK. Included in the Canadian List of Acceptable Non-medicinal Ingredients.

Sodium lactate Preparation Products And Raw materials

Raw materials

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