Compound Q&A
What is Potassium lactate (CAS: 996-31-6)?
Answer
Potassium lactate (CAS: 996-31-6) is an organic compound with the chemical formula C6H11KO3. It is a white crystalline powder with a sweet, slightly sour taste. It is commonly used in the food industry as a preservative and flavor enhancer, and in pharmaceuticals as a buffer and excipient.
About
CAS No
996-31-6
English Name
Potassium lactate
Molecular Formula
C3H5KO3
Molecular Weight
128.17 g/mol
SMILES
CC(C(=O)[O-])O.[K+]
InChIKey
PHZLMBHDXVLRIX-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Last Updated: 2025-09-12 19:41
