Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of Sodium (2S)-2-hydroxypropanoate (CAS: 867-56-1)?
Answer
Sodium (2S)-2-hydroxypropanoate is primarily used as a pH adjuster in food and beverages, a preservative in pharmaceuticals, a cosmetic ingredient for skin care formulations, and in industrial applications such as metal treatment and as a buffering agent in chemical synthesis.
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