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lactyl lactate
Description
Lactyl lactate, also known as dilactic acid, is a dimer of lactic acid. It is a colorless, viscous liquid that is soluble in water. Lactyl lactate is formed by the condensation reaction of two lactic acid molecules. This reaction can be catalyzed by enzymes, such as lactase, or by heat. Lactyl lactate is a natural compound that is found in various fermented foods, such as yogurt and cheese. It is also used as a food additive and as a plasticizer in the plastics industry. Lactyl lactate is a potential bio-based platform chemical that can be used to produce other valuable chemicals. It has been reported to have antimicrobial properties and is being investigated for its potential use in the treatment of skin infections. Lactyl lactate is also being studied for its potential use in the development of biodegradable polymers.'
2-((2-hydroxypropanoyl)oxy)propanoic acid: structure in first source [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]
Cross-References
| ID Source | ID |
|---|
| PubMed CID | 69241 |
| SCHEMBL ID | 44463 |
| MeSH ID | M0131514 |
Synonyms (26)
| Synonym |
|---|
| propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, 1-carboxyethyl ester |
| 2-(2-hydroxy-propanoyloxy)-propionic acid |
| lactyl lactate |
| lactic acid dimer |
| 65959C69-D35C-4011-BA3E-953F781E2C78 |
| 2-(2-hydroxypropanoyloxy)propanoic acid |
| 617-57-2 |
| FT-0655941 |
| 2-(2-hydroxy-1-oxopropoxy)propionic acid |
| A833407 |
| einecs 210-520-1 |
| lactic acid lactate |
| n37qw3ek1l , |
| unii-n37qw3ek1l |
| SCHEMBL44463 |
| lactylic acid |
| lactic acid lactate, dl- |
| lactic acid lactate [mi] |
| 2-lactylic acid |
| 2-(2-hydroxy-1-oxopropoxy)propanoic acid |
| 2-((2-hydroxypropanoyl)oxy)propanoic acid |
| dl-lactic acid lactate |
| Q27284504 |
| STARBLD0004316 |
| DTXSID30862299 |
| 2-[(2-hydroxypropanoyl)oxy]propanoic acid |
Research
Studies (5)
| Timeframe | Studies, This Drug (%) | All Drugs % |
|---|
| pre-1990 | 3 (60.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 1 (20.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 0 (0.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 1 (20.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| [information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023] |
Market Indicators
Research Demand Index: 57.65
According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be very strong demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.
| Metric | This Compound (vs All) |
|---|
| Research Demand Index | 57.65 (24.57) | | Research Supply Index | 1.79 (2.92) | | Research Growth Index | 4.21 (4.65) | | Search Engine Demand Index | 88.06 (26.88) | | Search Engine Supply Index | 2.00 (0.95) |
| |
Study Types
| Publication Type | This drug (%) | All Drugs (%) |
|---|
| Trials | 0 (0.00%) | 5.53% |
| Reviews | 0 (0.00%) | 6.00% |
| Case Studies | 0 (0.00%) | 4.05% |
| Observational | 0 (0.00%) | 0.25% |
| Other | 5 (100.00%) | 84.16% |
| [information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023] |