Common molecules sample 50832

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Empirical formula:	C₃H₆O₃
a:	5.490 Å
b:	8.422 Å
c:	9.345 Å
α (alpha):	90.00 °
β (beta):	90.00 °
γ (gamma):	90.00 °
Volume:	432.08 Å³
Space group:	P212121
Calculated density:	1.385 g/cm³
Z:	4
Temperature:	-173.0 °C
Formula weight:	90.079 g/mole
R(F):	0.0300
Common name:	L-(+)-Lactic acid
CSD refcode:	YILLAG
Short description:	Lactic Acid is a bitter-tasting acid that forms when certain bacteria combine with lactose.
Keyword:	bitter
Keyword:	soured whey
Keyword:	acid-fermented foods
CAS registry number:	79-33-4
Miscellaneous comments:	tart flavor
Layman's explanation:	Lactic acid was discovered by Scheele in 1780 in soured whey, and is a colorless, slightly yellow, syrupy liquid. Lactic acid naturally occurs in the souring of milk and can be found in such foods as cheese, koumiss, leban, and yogurt. The compound can also be made synthetically from chemicals or organically as a byproduct of corn fermentation, however this method is more expensive. Lactic acid is applied in the production of acid-fermented foods such as pickles and sauerkraut. Additionally, lactic acid can help reduce the effects of photo aging, being very useful for the treatment of sun-damaged skin. Also, it is used as a plant growth regulator.
Citation of a publication:	A.Schouten, J.A.Kanters, J.van Krieken; J.Mol.Struct., 323, (1994), 165
Lab name:	Common molecules
Sample provider:	Obtained courtesy of the Cambridge Structural Database
Status:	Complete, visible to public

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50832.pdb	50832.sdt