Lactic acid

Lactic acid is an organic acid with the molecular formula C3H6O3. In its solid state, it is white and in its liquid state is miscible with water. When dissolved, it forms a colorless solution.

Production includes both artificial synthesis and natural sources.
Lactic acid is an alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) due to the presence of a hydroxyl group adjacent to the carboxyl group.
It is a synthetic intermediate in many organic synthesis industries and in various biochemical industries.

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