Description
It is the potassium salt of L(+) lactic acid produced by fermentation. It is a clear, hygroscopic and syrupy solution, which complies with Food Chemical Codex V if sodium content is of max. 0.1%. potassium lactate is registered in Europe as a food additive with the reference E326
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Physical-chemical properties
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Chemical name
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2-Hydroxypropanoic acid, monopotassium salt
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Molecular Weight
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128.2g/mol
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Molecular Formula
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C3H5KO3
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Registration
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CAS No
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85895-79-9
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E-code
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E 326
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Specification
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Parameter
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FCCV
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Form
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Liquid
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Color (fresh solution)
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Max.50 Hazen
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Assay
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Min.60%
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Stereochemical Purity
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Min.97% L(+)
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PH(fresh solution)
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6.5-8.5
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Density at 20°C
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1.32 g/ml -1.35g/ml
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Potassium Assay
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17.7%-18.9%
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Cyanide
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≤0.5ppm
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Methanol and Methyl Esters
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≤250ppm
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Mercury
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≤1ppm
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Calcium
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≤10ppm
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Iron
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≤10ppm
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Chloride
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≤50ppm
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Sulphate
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≤10ppm
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Arsenic (as As)
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≤1ppm
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Lead
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≤2ppm
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Sodium Assay
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≤0.14%
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Heavy metals (as Pb)
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≤10ppm
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Reducing Substances (Sugars)
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Passes test
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Citrate, Oxalate, Phosphate, or Tartrate
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Passes test
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