Potassium lactate

"E326" redirects here. For the locomotive, see FS Class E326.

Potassium lactate

Names
IUPAC name Potassium 2-hydroxypropanoate
Identifiers
CAS Number	996-31-6 Y
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChEMBL	ChEMBL1200664 N
ChemSpider	55189 Y
ECHA InfoCard	100.012.392
E number	E326 (antioxidants, ...)
PubChem CID	61248
UNII	276897E67U Y
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 Y Key: PHZLMBHDXVLRIX-UHFFFAOYSA-M Y
SMILES [K+].[O-]C(=O)C(O)C
Properties
Chemical formula	C3H5KO3
Molar mass	128.168
Pharmacology
ATC code	B05XA15 (WHO)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). N verify (what is YN ?) Infobox references

Potassium lactate is a compound with formula KC₃H₅O₃, or H3C-CHOH-COOK. It is the potassium salt of lactic acid. It is produced by neutralizing lactic acid which is fermented from a sugar source. It has E number "E326". Potassium lactate is a liquid product that is usually 60% solids but is available at up to 78% solids.

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.

Fire fighting uses

Potassium lactate is also used as an extinguishing medium in the First Alert Tundra fire extinguishers.