Potassium lactate
Agent Name
Potassium lactate
CAS Number
996-31-6
Formula
C3-H5-O3.K
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Conclyte K; Lactic acid, monopotassium salt; Lactic acid, potassium salt; Monopotassium 2-hydroxypropanoate; Monopotassium 2-hydroxypropanoate acid; Monopotassium lactate; Potassium alpha-hydroxypropionate; Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, monopotassium salt; Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, potassium salt (1:1); [ChemIDplus]
Category
Organic Acids, Metal Salts
Sources/Uses
Used as a flavor enhancer; [FDA] Used in solution as an antioxidant and synergist; [JECFA]
Comments
A mild eye irritant; [RTECS] See "Sodium lactate." See "Lactic acid."
Biomedical References
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