Potassium lactate

Potassium lactate
Names
	IUPAC name Potassium 2-hydroxypropanoate
Identifiers
CAS Number	996-31-6 ;
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image;
ChEMBL	ChEMBL1200664 ;
ChemSpider	55189 ;
ECHA InfoCard	100.012.392
E number	E326 (antioxidants, ...)
PubChem CID	61248;
UNII	276897E67U ;
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID80883631 ;
	InChI InChI=1S/C3H6O3.K/c1-2(4)3(5)6;/h2,4H,1H3,(H,5,6);/q;+1/p-1 Key: PHZLMBHDXVLRIX-UHFFFAOYSA-M ;
	SMILES [K+].[O-]C(=O)C(O)C;
Properties
Chemical formula	C3H5KO3
Molar mass	128.168
Pharmacology
ATC code	B05XA15 (WHO)
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Potassium lactate is a compound with formula KC₃H₅O₃. It is the potassium salt of lactic acid and appears as a clear, hygroscopic, syrupy liquid suspension that is typically 60% solids.^[1] The substance can be concentrated to contain up to 78% solids.^[2] It is produced by neutralizing lactic acid, which is fermented from a sugar source. It has E number E326.

Uses

Culinary uses

Potassium 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.^[3]