Sodium lactate CAS 312-85-6 72-17-3

Sodium lactate is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C3H5O3Na. With a molecular weight of 112.06, it is a colorless or almost colorless transparent liquid that can be dissolved in water, ethanol, and glycerin. It is used in food preservation, moisturizing, flavor enhancement and pharmaceutical raw materials. It can also be used as medicine to relieve acidosis caused by diarrhea, dehydration, diabetes, nephritis and other diseases. It is also used as a seasoning, a plasticizer for casein plastic, an antifreeze, a humectant, a substitute for glycerin, and an anticorrosion agent for alcohol antifreeze.