Formula: CH₃CH(OH)COONa in aqueous solution CAS: 72-17-3 / 7732-18-5 EC No.: 200-772-0 / 231-791-2 M (Molar Mass): 112.06 g/mol (anhydrous) D (Density): ~1.33 g/cm³ mp (Melting Point): Not applicable bp (Boiling Point): >100 °C Optical Rotation: [α]²⁰D -13° to -15° (for L-isomer, c=2 in H₂O)

Assay (as C₃H₅O₃Na): 60.0 % w/w ± 1.0 % Appearance: Clear, colorless to slightly yellow, syrupy liquid. Identification (Lactate): Passes test. Specific Rotation (for L-): [α]²⁰/D = -13.5° to -14.5° pH: 6.5-7.5 Chloride (Cl): ≤ 0.005 % Sulfate (SO₄): ≤ 0.01 %