Compound Q&A
What industries use 2-Hydroxypropanoic acid (CAS: 26100-51-6)?
Answer
2-Hydroxypropanoic acid, or lactic acid, is widely used in the pharmaceutical industry for the production of drugs, in the food industry as a preservative, in the cosmetic industry as a moisturizer, and in the polymer industry for the synthesis of biodegradable polymers. It is also used in the production of sensors and in the textile industry for treating fabrics.
About
CAS No
26100-51-6
English Name
2-Hydroxypropanoic acid
Molecular Formula
C3H6O3
Molecular Weight
90.08 g/mol
SMILES
CC(C(=O)O)O
InChIKey
JVTAAEKCZFNVCJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-23 10:23
