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(R)-lactic acid

CHEBI:CHEBI_42111

Definition

An optically active form of lactic acid having (R)-configuration.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C3H6O3
Molecular Mass
90.07794
Charge
0
SMILES
C[C@@H](O)C(O)=O
InChI
InChI=1S/C3H6O3/c1-2(4)3(5)6/h2,4H,1H3,(H,5,6)/t2-/m1/s1
InChIKey
JVTAAEKCZFNVCJ-UWTATZPHSA-N

Alternative Names

  • (-)-lactic acid
  • (2R)-2-hydroxypropanoic acid
  • (R)-(-)-lactic acid
  • D-2-Hydroxypropanoic acid
  • D-2-Hydroxypropionic acid
  • D-lactic acid
  • D-Lactic acid
  • D-Milchsaeure
  • LACTIC ACID

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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Additional Identifiers

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Reaxys:1720252
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CHEBI:42111

Additional References

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