Concept information
Preferred term
Lactic Acid
Type
-
Topical Descriptor
Broader concept
Narrower concepts
Entry terms
- 2 Hydroxypropanoic Acid
- 2-Hydroxypropanoic Acid
- 2 Hydroxypropionic Acid
- 2-Hydroxypropionic Acid
Note
- do not confuse entry term LACTATE with LACTATES
Scope note
- A normal intermediate in the fermentation (oxidation, metabolism) of sugar. The concentrated form is used internally to prevent gastrointestinal fermentation. (From Stedman, 26th ed)
History note
- 97; was LACTIC ACID (NM) 1981-96
In other languages
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Finnish
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2-hydroksipropionihappo
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acidum lacticum
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CH3-CHOH-COOH
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Swedish
URI
http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D019344
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