Compound Q&A
What is Sodium (2S)-2-hydroxypropanoate (CAS: 867-56-1)?
Answer
Sodium (2S)-2-hydroxypropanoate, also known as sodium L-lactate, is a white crystalline organic sodium salt with the chemical formula C3H6NaO3. It is highly soluble in water, hygroscopic, and commonly used in various industries due to its buffering capacity and chelating properties.
About
CAS No
867-56-1
English Name
Sodium (2S)-2-hydroxypropanoate
Molecular Formula
C3H5NaO3
Molecular Weight
112.0598 g/mol
SMILES
[Na+].C[C@H](O)C(=O)[O-]
InChIKey
NGSFWBMYFKHRBD-DKWTVANSSA-M
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08