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Product Flow Data set: Lactic acid (en)
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Name Lactic acid
Synonyms alpha-hydroxy acid; AHA; lactate
Classification
Class name : Hierarchy level
  • ILCD 1.1: Materials production / Organic chemicals
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General comment Lactic acid is an alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) due to the presence of a hydroxyl group adjacent to the carboxyl group. It is used as a synthetic intermediate in many organic synthesis industries and in various biochemical industries. The conjugate base of lactic acid is called lactate. It is a vital component for the functioning of cells, tissues, and organs. Lactic acid is an organic acid produced by the body when glucose is broken down to generate ATP in the absence of oxygen.
Quantitative reference
Reference Flow Property
LCI method
Type of flow Product flow
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Time stamp (last saved) 2024-04-16T19:00:21.411903+08:00
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UUID b7a3c7a8-f427-4a33-ac50-a20fe33b13ab
Data set version 00.01.005
Flow Property Mean value Minimum value Maximum value Uncertainty distribution type Relative StdDev in % Data derivation type / status General comment
1.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 %