| Stereochemistry | RACEMIC |
| Molecular Formula | C3H5O3.K |
| Molecular Weight | 128.1683 |
| Optical Activity | ( + / - ) |
| Defined Stereocenters | 0 / 1 |
| E/Z Centers | 0 |
| Charge | 0 |
SHOW SMILES / InChI
SMILES
[K+].CC(O)C([O-])=O
InChI
InChIKey=PHZLMBHDXVLRIX-UHFFFAOYSA-M
InChI=1S/C3H6O3.K/c1-2(4)3(5)6;/h2,4H,1H3,(H,5,6);/q;+1/p-1
| Molecular Formula | K |
| Molecular Weight | 39.0983 |
| Charge | 1 |
| Count |
MOL RATIO
1 MOL RATIO (average) |
| Stereochemistry | ACHIRAL |
| Additional Stereochemistry | No |
| Defined Stereocenters | 0 / 0 |
| E/Z Centers | 0 |
| Optical Activity | NONE |
| Molecular Formula | C3H5O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 89.07 |
| Charge | -1 |
| Count |
MOL RATIO
1 MOL RATIO (average) |
| Stereochemistry | RACEMIC |
| Additional Stereochemistry | No |
| Defined Stereocenters | 0 / 1 |
| E/Z Centers | 0 |
| Optical Activity | ( + / - ) |
Potassium Lactate is a potassium salt of lactic acid commonly used in meat and poultry products to extend shelf life and increase food safety as it has a broad antimicrobial action. Potassium Lactate is produced by neutralizing lactic acid which is fermented from a sugar source. Potassium Lactate has E number "E326".
