Sodium loctate
[English name]: Sodium loctate
[Alias]: L-LACTIC ACID NA-SALT;L(+) LACTIC ACID, SODIUM SALT;L-LACTIC ACID SODIUM SALT;L-SODIUM LACTATE;PURASAL(R)S;(S)-2-HYDROXYPROPIONIC ACID SODIUM SALT;SARCOLACTIC ACID SODIUM SALT;S-LACTIC ACID SODIUM SALT;SODIUM-L-2-HYDROXY-PROPIONATE;SODIUM LACTATE;SODIUM L-LACTATE;SODIUM L-LACTATE SOLUTION;dl-lactic acid sodium;dl-lactic acid sodium salt solution
Molecular formula: C3H5NaO3
Molecular Weight: 112.06
Structure formula: CH3CH (OH) COONa 
EINECS No.: 212 -762-3 
MDL Number: MFCD00066576 
Appearance: Sodium loctate is a colorless or near colorless syrupy liquid. Odorless, hygroscopic. 
Solubility: soluble in cold water with any ratio, boiling water solubility is 33.3g/100g water, the aqueous solution is neutral, with any proportion of ethanol miscible. 
Melting point: 163-165(lit)Celsius 
Density: 1.33 
Refractive index: 1.422-1.425 
Storage conditions: 2-8Celsius  
As a medicine used to relieve dehydration due to diarrhea, diabetes, nephritis embolism the Division of Health acidosis. Also used as a condiment, plasticizer of casein, antifreeze, humectants, glycerin substitutes, corrosion inhibitors in antifreeze alcohol