| Identification | More | [Name]
Potassium lactate | [CAS]
996-31-6 | [Synonyms]
2-hydroxy-propanoic acid monopotassium salt
L(+) LACTIC ACID POTASSIUM SALT
L-LACTIC ACID POTASSIUM SALT
POTASSIUM DL-LACTATE
POTASSIUM-L-2-HYDROXY-PROPIONATE
POTASSIUM LACTATE
POTASSIUM L-LACTATE
PURASAL(R)P/HQ 60
2-hydroxy-propanoicacimonopotassiumsalt
lacticacid,monopotassiumsalt
monopotassium2-hydroxypropanoateacid
potassiumalpha-hydroxypropionate
Propanoicacid,2-hydroxy-,monopotassiumsalt
MONOPOTASSIUMLACTATE
potassium lactate solution
2-Hydroxypropionic acid potassium salt | [EINECS(EC#)]
288-752-8 | [Molecular Formula]
C3H5KO3 | [MDL Number]
MFCD00080809 | [Molecular Weight]
128.17 | [MOL File]
996-31-6.mol |
| Chemical Properties | Back Directory | [Odor]
at 100.00?%. odorless | [PH]
7.45(1 mM solution);7.89(10 mM solution);8.3(100 mM solution);8.62(1000 mM solution) | [Uses]
Potassium Lactate is a flavor enhancer that is the potassium salt of
lactic acid. it is a hygroscopic, white, odorless solid and is prepared
commercially by the neutralization of lactic acid with potassium
hydroxide. it is used as a flavoring agent and enhancer in some meat
and poultry products, a humectant, and a ph control agent. | [CAS DataBase Reference]
996-31-6(CAS DataBase Reference) | [EPA Substance Registry System]
996-31-6(EPA Substance) |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Description]
Potassium lactate is a compound with formula KC3H5O3, or H3C-CHOH-COOK. It is the potassium salt of lactic acid. It is produced by neutralizing lactic acid which is fermented from a sugar source. It has E number "E326". Potassium lactate is a liquid product that is usually 60% solids but is available at up to 78 % solids.
Potassium lactate is commonly used in meat and poultry products to extend shelf life and increase food safety as it has a broad antimicrobial action and is effective at inhibiting most spoilage and pathogenic bacteria.
Potassium lactate is also used as an extinguishing media in the First Alert Tundra fire extinguishers. |
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