| Pharmaceutical Information |
| Drug Name |
Lactic acid |
| Drug ID |
BADD_D01239 |
| Description |
A normal intermediate in the fermentation (oxidation, metabolism) of sugar. The concentrated form is used internally to prevent gastrointestinal fermentation. (From Stedman, 26th ed) Sodium lactate is the sodium salt of lactic acid, and has a mild saline taste. It is produced by fermentation of a sugar source, such as corn or beets, and then, by neutralizing the resulting lactic acid to create a compound having the formula NaC3H5O3.
Lactic acid was one of active ingredients in Phexxi, a non-hormonal contraceptive agent that was approved by the FDA on May 2020.[L14120] |
| Indications and Usage |
For use as an alkalinizing agent. |
| Marketing Status |
approved; vet_approved |
| ATC Code |
G01AD01 |
| DrugBank ID |
DB04398
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| KEGG ID |
D00111
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| MeSH ID |
D019344
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| PubChem ID |
612
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| TTD Drug ID |
D0DA9T
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| NDC Product Code |
Not Available |
| UNII |
3B8D35Y7S4
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| Synonyms |
Lactic Acid | 2-Hydroxypropanoic Acid | 2 Hydroxypropanoic Acid | 2-Hydroxypropionic Acid | 2 Hydroxypropionic Acid | D-Lactic Acid | D Lactic Acid | Propanoic Acid, 2-Hydroxy-, (2R)- | Lactate | Ammonium Lactate | Lactate, Ammonium | L-Lactic Acid | L Lactic Acid | Sarcolactic Acid | Propanoic Acid, 2-Hydroxy-, (2S)- |
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| Chemical Information |
| Molecular Formula |
C3H6O3 |
| CAS Registry Number |
50-21-5 |
| SMILES |
CC(C(=O)O)O |
| Chemical Structure |
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