City Chemical LLC supplies Sodium DL-Lactate (CAS 72-17-3) as a 60% aqueous syrupy solution, manufactured for laboratory and industrial synthesis use. Each lot is analyzed for active concentration and water content against the published 60% specification. As a liquid reagent, Sodium DL-Lactate is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis confirming appearance, concentration, and density on every order.
City Chemical LLC is a privately-held, woman-owned chemical manufacturer headquartered in West Haven, Connecticut. Backed by more than a century of combined operating history, we specialize in rare, unusual, and hard-to-find chemicals that are difficult to source elsewhere. Every order is backed by our ResponseAbilityTM commitment — a dedication to speed, accuracy, and responsiveness at every stage of the chemical purchasing process. Whether you need a small lab-scale quantity or a large industrial order, our team works to deliver the exact specification, packaging, and turnaround your project requires.
Sodium DL-Lactate: Chemical Properties and Specifications
| Property / Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear viscous liquid |
| Concentration | 60% syrupy |
| Water Content | Approx. 40% |
| Density / Specific Gravity | 1.35 |
| Molecular Weight | 112.06 g/mol (sodium lactate) |
| CAS Number | 72-17-3 |
| GHS Classification | Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard, Category 2 (H401) |
| Transport (IATA/IMDG/49 CFR) | Not regulated as a dangerous good |
| Biodegradability | Readily biodegradable (75.5% in 28 days, OECD 301B) |
| Storage | 2-8°C, tightly closed |
| Product / Item Numbers | S473-BULK (bulk), S473-20LT (20 liter), S473-4LT (4 liter) |
Common Uses & Applications: laboratory reagent and buffering component for biochemical and analytical work, source of lactate ion for chemical synthesis, and industrial use in metal-finishing and cleaning formulations.
Sodium DL-Lactate for Laboratory and Industrial Synthesis
Sodium DL-lactate delivers lactate ion in a stable, liquid, ready-to-use form, which is why it shows up as a buffering component in biochemical and analytical formulations and as a reagent in synthesis work that calls for a lactate source. As a racemic (DL) material, it also serves applications where a stereospecific L-lactate is not required, giving formulators a more economical option than an optically pure form.
As a Sodium DL-Lactate supplier, City Chemical LLC serves synthesis chemists and formulation labs who need a documented, consistent liquid reagent rather than a nominal one. A Certificate of Analysis accompanies every order, confirming the active concentration and water content that liquid formulation work depends on.
Why Choose City Chemical?
Benefits of Choosing City Chemical Over Other Chemical Manufacturers
- Sodium DL-Lactate, 60% syrupy solution, available for qualified chemical buyers
- Lot-specific Certificate of Analysis with every order
- Not regulated as dangerous goods, and readily biodegradable (75.5% in 28 days, OECD 301B)
- Flexible packaging options, from small quantities to larger requirements
- U.S.-based sourcing and support from West Haven, Connecticut
- Experience serving research, industrial, aerospace, military, and semiconductor markets
- Responsive customer service from a knowledgeable chemical supply team
- A broad catalog of rare, unusual, and hard-to-find chemicals
Responsive Chemical Sourcing and Custom Packaging
At City Chemical, ResponseAbilityTM is our commitment to giving every customer a faster, more reliable chemical purchasing experience — from first inquiry through final delivery. Sodium DL-Lactate is stocked in 4-liter and 20-liter quantities as well as in bulk, with packaging suited to a viscous liquid reagent shipped in volume.
We offer custom packaging tailored to your process, from smaller liquid containers for bench-scale formulation work to bulk quantities for production use.
Quality Backed by More Than a Century of Experience
City Chemical’s reputation is built on more than a century of combined experience supplying rare and high-purity chemicals to demanding industries. As a U.S.-based manufacturer, we support reshoring and supply-chain resilience, helping customers reduce risk and transit time while maintaining the strict quality standards our customers expect on every order.
Whether you are formulating a buffered biochemical system, running a synthesis step that calls for a lactate source, or sourcing a reagent for an industrial cleaning or finishing process, City Chemical is ready to be your trusted source for Sodium DL-Lactate.
Order Sodium DL-Lactate
Ready to source Sodium DL-Lactate for your next project? Contact City Chemical LLC today to request a quote, discuss packaging options, or ask a technical question. Our knowledgeable team is standing by to help you get the exact specification you need, delivered on your timeline.