Lactic acid
Synonyms: 2-Hydroxypropanoic acid; LACTIC ACID, 85%;
Structure:
CAS RN: 50-21-5 Formula:
Melting point °C: n/a Boiling point °C: n/a
MW: n/a pKa: 3.08
Importance in coffee: Implicated in perceived acidity of coffee.
During roasting: Concentration independent of roast.
Other: n/a