(S)-lactic acid is an optically active form of lactic acid having (S)-configuration. Among its listed roles, it functions as a Escherichia coli metabolite and a human metabolite. It is a 2-hydroxypropanoic acid and a (2S)-2-hydroxy monocarboxylic acid. It is the conjugate acid of (S)-lactate. It is an enantiomer of a (R)-lactic acid. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Keratolytics. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a fermentation-derived source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include L-Lactic acid and Paralactic acid. Its PubChem CID is 107689.
L-Lactic acid
| CAS No | 79-33-4 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C3H6O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 90.08 g/mol |
| Synonyms | (2S)-2-hydroxypropanoic acid |
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(S)-lactic acid is an optically active form of lactic acid having (S)-configuration. Among its listed roles, it functions as a Escherichia coli metabolite and a human metabolite.
The listed CAS number is 79-33-4.
The listed molecular formula is C3H6O3.
The listed molecular weight is 90.08 g/mol.
(2S)-2-hydroxypropanoic acid.
The source lists L-Lactic acid and Paralactic acid.