Sodium lactate

Sodium lactate
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Ball-and-stick model of the lactate anion	The sodium cation
IUPAC name Sodium 2-hydroxypropanoate
Other names Sodium DL-lactate; Lactic acid sodium salt; E325
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CAS number	72-17-3
PubChem	23666456
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Molecular formula	C3H5NaO3
Molar mass	112.06 g/mol
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
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Sodium lactate is a compound with formula NaC₃H₅O₃. It is the sodium salt of lactic acid and has a mild saline taste. It is produced by neutralizing lactic acid, which is produced by fermentation of a sugar source. As a food additive, it has the E number E325. Sodium lactate is naturally a liquid product, but is also available in powder form.

Sodium lactate is commonly used in meat and poultry products to extend shelf life and increase food safety as it has a broad antimicrobial action and is effective at inhibiting most spoilage and pathogenic bacteria.

It may be used in shampoo products and other similar items such as liquid soaps. Sodium lactate does not need to be avoided by those with milk allergy.

It is also an ingredient in jelly beans.

Use in Overdosing

Sodium lactate is used commonly to treat arrhythmias caused by overdosing of class I antiarrythmics, as well as pressor sympathomimetics which can cause hypotension.

References

ja:乳酸ナトリウム ru:Лактат натрия