| Bioactivity | Ammonium lactate is the ammonium salt of lactic acid, with mild anti-bacterial properties. Ammonium lactate can be used for the research of xerosis[1][2][3]. |
| In Vivo | Ammonium lactate may be useful in mitigating the adverse effects of corticosteroid on skin[3]. |
| Name | Ammonium lactate |
| CAS | 515-98-0 |
| Formula | C3H9NO3 |
| Molar Mass | 107.11 |
| Appearance | Liquid |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | Solution, -20°C, 2 years |
| Reference | [1]. Robert J Anders, et al. Delaying Clostridium botulinum growth in fish and poultry with lactate salts. US4798729B1. [2]. John Ademola, et al. Clinical evaluation of 40% urea and 12% ammonium lactate in the treatment of xerosis. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2002;3(3):217-22. [3]. R M Lavker, et al. Effects of topical ammonium lactate on cutaneous atrophy from a potent topical corticosteroid. J Am Acad Dermatol. 1992 Apr;26(4):535-44. |