Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory.

DOT Classification:  4.2; Label: Spontaneously Combustible

The Lithium lactate with CAS registry number of 867-55-0 is also known as Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, lithium salt (1:1). The IUPAC name is Lithium 2-hydroxypropanoate. It belongs to product categories of Organic-metal salt. Its EINECS registry number is 212-761-8. In addition, the formula is C₃H₆O₃.Li and the molecular weight is 96.02. This chemical is a white crystalline powder and should be stored in sealed containers in cool, dry place.

Physical properties about Lithium lactate are: (1)ACD/LogP: -0.70; (2)# of Rule of 5 Violations: 0; (3)ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): -2.76; (4)ACD/LogD (pH 7.4): -4.24; (5)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 1; (6)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 1; (7)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 1; (8)ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 1; (9)#H bond acceptors: 3; (10)#H bond donors: 2; (11)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 2; (12)Polar Surface Area: 46.53Ų; (13)Flash Point: 109.9 °C; (14)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 53.96 kJ/mol; (15)Boiling Point: 227.6 °C at 760 mmHg; (16)Vapour Pressure: 0.015 mmHg at 25 °C.

Uses of Lithium lactate: it is used to produce C₁₅H₃₄O₃Si₂ by reaction with tert-butyl-chloro-dimethyl-silane. The reaction occurs with reagent imidazole and solvent dimethylformamide at 30 °C. The yield is about 91%. This chemical also can be used for biochemical research.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it. As a chemical, it is irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. Besides, this chemical is toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. What's more, it has danger of cumulative effects. During using it, wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. Do not breathe dust and avoid contact with skin and eyes. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. If accident happens or you feel unwell seek medical advice immediately.

You can still convert the following datas into molecular structure:
1. SMILES: [Li+].[O-]C(=O)C(O)C
2. InChI: InChI=1/C3H6O3.Li/c1-2(4)3(5)6;/h2,4H,1H3,(H,5,6);/q;+1/p-1
3. InChIKey: GKQWYZBANWAFMQ-REWHXWOFAP
4. Std. InChI: InChI=1S/C3H6O3.Li/c1-2(4)3(5)6;/h2,4H,1H3,(H,5,6);/q;+1/p-1
5. Std. InChIKey: GKQWYZBANWAFMQ-UHFFFAOYSA-M

The toxicity data is as follows: