Lactic acid
Lactic acid (2-hydroxypropanoic acid) is an endogenous agonist of the hydroxycarboxylic acid receptor 1 (HCAR1) with an EC50 of 4.2-5 mM. This glycolysis product is utilized in research areas including immunometabolism and tumor biology, serving as a key metabolite for in vitro and in vivo studies of cellular energetics and signaling.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
50-21-5
Product Name Alternative
2-hydroxypropanoic acid, Lactic acid
Field of Research
Metabolism Research, Pharmacology & Drug Discovery
Purity
85.00% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
DMSO:90 mg/mL (999.11 mM) ; H2O:100 mg/mL (1110.12 mM) ;10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween-80+45% Saline:5 mg/mL (55.51 mM)
Smiles
O=C (O) C (O) C
Molecular Formula
C3H6O3
Molecular Weight
90.08
Storage Conditions
Pure form: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice/Shipping at ambient temperature.
Notes
For research use only.
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