Lactic acid is an organic acid. It has a molecular formula CH3CH(OH)COOH. It is white in the solid state and it is miscible with water. When in the dissolved state, it forms a colorless solution. Production includes both artificial synthesis as well as natural sources.
Application of lactic acid in medicine
1. The use of lactic acid steam disinfection in wards, operating rooms, laboratories and other places can effectively kill bacteria in the air, reduce diseases, and achieve the purpose of improving health.
2. In pharmacy, it is widely used as preservative, carrier agent, co-solvent, pharmaceutical preparation, pH regulator.
3. Polylactic acid (PLA) is obtained by polymerization of lactic acid, which can be spun into threads by drawing silk. This kind of thread is a good surgical suture, which can automatically degrade into lactic acid and be absorbed by the human body without removing stitches after the stitches are healed, without adverse consequences. Especially in vivo operation suture, free from the trouble of second operation suture. The polymer compound can be used as adhesive in organ transplantation and bone grafting.
4. Lactic acid can be directly formulated into medicine or daily health products for use
5. The restriction effect of ganglion muscle activity and anti - fatigue
